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The magnificent possession is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Asimov, Isaac (1920–1992).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Magnificent Possession" by Isaac Asimov is a science fiction short story first published in 1940. Walter Sills, a struggling New York chemist, believes he's discovered a revolutionary metal plating process using pure ammonium. His promising invention attracts unwanted attention from gangsters and corrupt politicians eager to exploit his discovery. As complications mount and he pursues a deal with a steel magnate, Sills faces an unexpected problem that threatens everything.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The magnificent possession
- Author credits: Asimov, Isaac (1920–1992)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Chemists -- Fiction
- Experiments -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
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