The Giant Atom (eBook, ePUB) - Jameson, Malcolm
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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Giant Atom" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "The old quarry was an almost circular hole, a pit fully one hundred feet deep and with hewn walls that rose perpendicularly from the floor of the man-made crater. For a secret workshop the place had been ideally chosen. It lay high up in barren and sparsely wooded foothills in a section too poor to support so much as a rabbit. People rarely came there any more, now that the quarry was closed. There was no inducement—not even for game..." Malcolm Jameson (1891–1945)…mehr

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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Giant Atom" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "The old quarry was an almost circular hole, a pit fully one hundred feet deep and with hewn walls that rose perpendicularly from the floor of the man-made crater. For a secret workshop the place had been ideally chosen. It lay high up in barren and sparsely wooded foothills in a section too poor to support so much as a rabbit. People rarely came there any more, now that the quarry was closed. There was no inducement—not even for game..." Malcolm Jameson (1891–1945) was an American Golden Age science fiction author whose writing career began when complications of throat cancer limited his activity as a naval officer. Drawing from his experiences of navy and warfare he gave a personal touch to all of his stories.

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Malcolm Jameson, born William Fitzgerald Jenkins (1891–1945), was an influential figure in the genre of science fiction, known for his works that often blended speculative ideas with naval and military themes. Joining the U.S. Navy, his experiences deeply informed his literary career, which he embarked upon after retiring due to ill health. Writing under the pseudonym Malcolm Jameson, his contributions to the field include the notable work 'The Giant Atom' which exemplifies his unique narrative style, where scientific principles are woven into riveting fictional plots. His writing is often characterized by a meticulous attention to detail, likely a reflection of his naval background, where precision and technical mastery are paramount. Jameson's legacy in science fiction is notable; while his career was curtailed by his early death, his works continue to be celebrated for their imaginative scope and thought-provoking content. The rapid advancements of science during his time are reflected in his stories, providing a window into the era's anxieties and hopes regarding technology. In exploring themes of humanity, ethics, and science, Jameson secured his place amongst the respected ranks of early science fiction authors, esteemed for both his creative imagination and insightful narrative fervor.