"Wal, stranger, I reckon we could take 'em if we wanted tu!""Yes," I replied, "if you think them worth the price. But if you do, you rate them even more highly than they rate themselves; and English colonists are not much behind the citizens of the model Republic in honest self-esteem.""Wal," he said, "how much du yew calc'late we shall hev to pay?""Not more, perhaps, than you can afford; only California, and everyAtlantic seaport from Portland to Galveston."

Across the Zodiac is a science fiction novel by Percy Greg, who has been credited as an originator of the Sword and planet sub-genre of science fiction. The book details the creation and use of apergy, a form of anti-gravitational energy, and details a flight to Mars in 1830. The planet is inhabited by diminutive beings; they are convinced that life does not exist elsewhere than on their world, and refuse to believe that the unnamed narrator is actually from Earth. (They think he's an unus...

In "Across the Zodiac," Percy Greg crafts a seminal work of science fiction that intricately weaves adventure, social commentary, and philosophical musings. The narrative follows the protagonist, a budding astronaut who embarks on a remarkable journey to Mars, where he encounters the civilization of the Red Planet. Greg's prose is both eloquent and vivid, offering readers not only a glimpse of interplanetary travel but also a critical exploration of themes such as utopia, colonialism, and ...

This novel is considered one of the early works of the science fiction genre. It tells the story of a British engineer, Lieutenant Horace G. Darrell, who travels to Mars by means of a spacecraft he designs himself. On Mars, he encounters a highly advanced Martian civilization and becomes involved in their society and politics.Percy Greg's "Across the Zodiac" is notable for its imaginative portrayal of interplanetary travel and the depiction of an alien society. The novel often explores the...

Across the Zodiac was written in the year 1880 by Percy Greg. This book is one of the most popular novels of Percy Greg, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

Now with an Historical Afterword by Ron MillerFeatured in Ron Miller’s “The Conquest of Space Book Series.” The 1880 novel by Percy Greg that introduced the word "astronaut" to the language tells of a voyage by spaceship to Mars and the discovery there of a dysfunctional scientific utopia.At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

If you’re a fan of swashbuckling interplanetary science fiction, add Across the Zodiac to your must-read list. This wildly imaginative novel, originally published in 1880, helped to originate the genre. This entertaining read offers the perfect blend of compelling science, creative details, and rousing adventure. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to the forefront the amazing work...

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