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Starman's QuestFOR BILL EDGERTON 1933-1956 [7] The Lexman Spacedrive was only the second most important theoretical accomplishment...
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Starman's Quest
FOR BILL EDGERTON 1933-1956 [7] The Lexman Spacedrive was only the second most important theoretical accomplishment of the exciting years at the dawn of the Space Age, yet it changed all human history and forever altered the pattern of sociocultural development on Earth. Yet it was only the second most important discovery. The Cavour Hyperdrive unquestionably would have held first rank in any historical assessment, had the Cavour Hyperdrive ever reached practical use. The Lexman Spacedrive allows mankind to reach Alpha Centauri, the closest star with habitable planets, in approximately four and a half years. The Cavour Hyperdriveif it ever really existedwould have brought Alpha C within virtual instantaneous access. But James Hudson Cavour had been one of those tragic men whose personalities negate the value of their work. A solitary, cantankerous, opinionated individuala crank, in shorthe withdrew from humanity to develop the hyperspace drive, announcing at periodic intervals that he was approaching success. A final enigmatic bulletin in the year 2570 indicated to some that Cavour had achieved his goal or was on the verge of achieving it; others, less sympathetic, interpreted[8] his last message as a madman's wild boast. It made little difference which interpretation was accepted. James Hudson Cavour was never heard from again. ......Buy Now (To Read More)
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Ebook Number: 27444
Author: Silverberg, Robert
Release Date: Dec 7, 2008
Format: eBook
Language: English
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Illustrator: Mack, Stan
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