The Cosmic Courtship: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Cosmic Courtship is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hawthorne, Julian (1846–1934).
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"The Cosmic Courtship" by Julian Hawthorne is a science fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative begins on the birthday of Miriam Mayne, a young woman of remarkable abilities living in a future, technologically advanced society where personal flight is possible. As she prepares to celebrate her birthday with her billionaire father, her life takes an unexpected turn when she is visited by a mysterious spectral figure who has profound implications for her ambitions of interplanetary communication. The opening of the book introduces Miriam and her extraordinary world where advanced technologies allow for personal flight and subterranean living. As Miriam embraces her independence, the narrative hints at her deep curiosity about the cosmos and hints at a quest for deeper understanding that will unfold. During a moment of introspection near the sea, she encounters a spectral woman who proposes collaboration, foreshadowing a grand adventure that intertwines personal growth, romance, and the wonders of space. This initial chapter sets the tone for a story filled with themes of ambition, connection, and the quest for knowledge beyond earthly bounds.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Cosmic Courtship
- Author credits: Hawthorne, Julian (1846–1934)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Interplanetary voyages -- Fiction
- Inventions -- Fiction
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
- Saturn (Planet) -- Fiction
- Science fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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