The novel follows the story of a young man named John Shepherd who inherits a large sum of money from his recently deceased uncle. However, he soon discovers that the inheritance comes with a catch - he must use the money to fund a series of experiments conducted by a mysterious scientist known only as "The Professor." The experiments are said to have the potential to change the course of human history, but they also carry a significant risk of failure and catastrophic consequences. John is faced with a difficult decision: should he trust The Professor and risk everything on the unknown, or should he reject the inheritance and live a more conventional life?
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Western, Adventure