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When Myles Cabot invented radio matter-transmission, he used it to visit our neighboring world of Venus. There he found himself on a world of giant insects and winged men who conversed by means of natural radio. And there, on the Radio Planet, he found a bride, a kingdom, and a home. But the menace of the giant Formians, intelligent antlike beings who had once been the masters of this world, was a constant threat to his new realm. The Radio Beasts is an adventure-filled and colorful science-fiction classic of the war between these monsters, the embattled humans, and the huge bee-like beings who held the balance of power. (Goodreads)
When Myles Cabot invented radio matter-transmission, he used it to visit our neighboring world of Venus. There he found himself on a world of giant insects and winged men who conversed by means of natural radio. And there, on the Radio Planet, he found a bride, a kingdom, and a home. But the mena...
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Ralph Milne Farley, the pseudonym of Roger Sherman Hoar, was an American author and politician whose life and work straddled the realms of science fiction and public service. Born on April 8, 1887, in Massachusetts, Hoar was a Harvard-educated lawyer who served as a state senator and assistant attorney general. His literary career, however, is what immortalized him in the annals of speculative fiction.Farley's writing is characterized by its imaginative scope and scientific curiosity, reflecting the burgeoning technological advancements of the early 20th century. He was a contemporary of Edgar Rice Burroughs and shared a fascination with interplanetary adventure, often blending romance with scientific speculation. His stories were serialized in popular pulp magazines, capturing the imaginations of readers during the Golden Age of Science Fiction.Farley was also a forward-thinker, advocating for the ethical use of technology and exploring themes of human ingenuity and resilience. His work influenced a generation of writers, including Robert A. Heinlein and Isaac Asimov, who admired his ability to weave complex scientific ideas into compelling narratives.Despite his contributions to literature, Farley remained somewhat of an enigmatic figure, balancing his dual careers in law and writing. His political career was not without controversy, as he often pushed for progressive reforms that challenged the status quo. This duality—of a man deeply entrenched in both the practical world of law and the fantastical realms of science fiction—makes Ralph Milne Farley a fascinating figure whose legacy continues to resonate with modern readers and writers alike.
Ralph Milne Farley, the pseudonym of Roger Sherman Hoar, was an American author and politician whose life and work straddled the realms of science fiction and public service. Born on April 8, 1887, in Massachusetts, Hoar was a Harvard-educated lawyer who served as a state senator and assistant at...
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