In "Out of the Silence," Erle Cox weaves a compelling narrative that delves into the themes of isolation, human resilience, and the consequences of scientific exploration. Set against the backdrop of an enigmatic, post-apocalyptic world, the novel employs a vivid literary style characterized by rich descriptions and a reflective tone that invites readers to ponder the fragility of civilization. This work, published in the 1920s, positions itself within the broader context of early speculat...

All Alan Dundas wanted, when he started digging into the ancient clay river bed on his land, was a watering hole for his stock. In 1900s Australia, the land without a history, the last thing he expected to find was a dome of golden metal beneath his land. Or a series of traps barring his entrance, each deadlier than the last, which drove him in single-minded determination to get to the bottom of the mystery, heedless of what he might find, or what threats he might bring to life out of the ...

Out of the Silence is a landmark of early Australian science fiction, a "scientific romance" in the tradition of H. G. Wells yet distinctively shaped by Antipodean landscapes and anxieties. Its plot begins with rural discovery: Alan Dundas uncovers the preserved remains and technologies of a vastly ancient civilization, including the formidable Earani, whose awakening threatens to reorder modern humanity. Cox combines adventure, speculative archaeology, romance, and apocalyptic imagination...

Humor is the tendency of experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. People of all ages and cultures respond to humor. Most people are able to experience humor—be amused, smile or laugh at something funny (such as a pun or joke)—and thus are considered to have a sense of humor. Therefore, laughter is good for our well-being because it reduces stress and relieves some physical pain.This book is a special collection of twenty wonderful humorous writings which are going to ...

All Alan Dundas wanted, when he started digging into the ancient clay river bed on his land, was a watering hole for his stock. In 1900s Australia, the land without a history, the last thing he expected to find was a dome of golden metal beneath his land. Or a series of traps barring his entrance, each deadlier than the last, which drove him in single-minded determination to get to the bottom of the mystery, heedless of what he might find, or what threats he might bring to life out of the ...

Erle Cox's 'Out of the Silence' is a classic work of science fiction that follows the story of a man who awakens from a long slumber to find himself in a future world where a powerful telepathic society reigns. The novel explores themes of technology, evolution, and the power of the mind, all within a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Cox's writing style is rich in detail and imagery, immersing readers in a world that is both fantastical and thought-provokin...

An Australian is digging in his property and uncovers a giant sphere containing the accumulated knowledge of an advanced civilisation. The mysterious sphere also contains a woman, asleep in a state of suspended animation for two thousand years.Out of the Silence, Erle Cox's first imaginative novel, was written over a long period during the years between 1913 and 1918. It appeared as a serial in The Argus in 1919, and was published in book form in 1924, having had a steady sale ever...

Now with an Historical Afterword by Ron MillerFeatured in Ron Miller’s “The Conquest of Space Book Series.” The classic lost race novel by Erle Cox. What catastrophe have a pair of amateur archeologists unleashed upon the world when they inadvertantly revive Earani, the survivor of an ancient race of superbeings?At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).