The World-Mover by George O. Smith

Name: The World-Mover
Author: George O. Smith

The World-Mover is a science fiction novel written by George O. Smith and published in 1956. The story follows the adventures of Dr. Neal Cloud, an engineer who discovers a way to manipulate gravity and uses it to build a spaceship that can travel faster than light. Along with his crew, he embarks on a journey through space, encountering alien civilizations and facing dangerous challenges along the way. The book explores themes of scientific discovery, human ambition, and the consequences of technological advancement.

By George O. Smith · First published 1946 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 10 chapters · 28,060 words

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_Les Ackerman, unbelievably alive after a nuclear explosion, finds himself sought after by the denizens of three possible worlds, all contending that Ackerman alone can adjust the incredible situation he has created. Only Les doesn't know what he's done! _

To the present sitting, there were three hundred thousand words in the report on the new transuranic element that Les Ackerman was studying. This took months of painstaking work, but Ackerman viewed his results with satisfaction. To date, the report covered about all that was to be known regarding the physical and chemical properties of this new element; there remained only the nuclear properties to investigate.

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Work type: Novel
Author: George O. Smith
Date: 1946 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Drama
Length: 28,060 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 776 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Science Fiction — The book primarily explores futuristic technology and space exploration, which are central themes in science fiction.
Adventure — The narrative involves a journey and challenges faced by the protagonist, typical of adventure stories.
Thriller — The plot includes suspenseful and tense situations that are characteristic of thrillers.
Drama — The book contains emotional and interpersonal conflicts, aligning with dramatic storytelling.