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Edison's conquest of Mars: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Edison's conquest of Mars by Garrett Putman Serviss — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The original sequel to HG Wells War of the Worlds as written by the science editor of the Hearst newspaper group. Mentioned multiple times by rocket pioneer Robert Hutchings Goddard in his diaries as one of the sources of inspiration for him. The 2005 paperback edition from Apogee Books includes an extensive history of the work by Robert Godwin, noted space historian and space curator of the Canadian Air & Space Museum. The 2010 reprint also includes more original illustrations from 2010 as well as reproductions of Serviss' correspondence with Thomas Edison.

Quick facts about Edison's conquest of Mars

  • Title: Edison's conquest of Mars
  • Author: Garrett Putman Serviss
  • First published: 1947
  • Genre: fiction, american literature, fiction, science fiction, space opera
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL4998710W

Where to read Edison's conquest of Mars

Edison's conquest of Mars by Garrett Putman Serviss is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Edison's conquest of Mars about?

The original sequel to HG Wells War of the Worlds as written by the science editor of the Hearst newspaper group.

Who wrote Edison's conquest of Mars?

Edison's conquest of Mars was written by Garrett Putman Serviss.

When was Edison's conquest of Mars published?

Edison's conquest of Mars was first published in 1947.

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