The Master of the World: The original text - Remastered
Jules Verne
Jul 2024 · Independently Published · Narrated by Mark F. Smith
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What if one man possessed a vehicle that could dominate land, sea, and air?
In this thrilling tale from the father of science fiction, Jules Verne takes you on a high-stakes chase across America. When a mysterious figure known only as 'The Master' terrorizes the nation with an impossibly fast and versatile vehicle, it's up to Inspector John Strock of the federal police to uncover the truth.
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Great Lakes, follow Strock as he pursues the elusive inventor Robur and his revolutionary machine, the Terror. Is Robur a brilliant visionary or a dangerous madman? As the investigation intensifies, Strock finds himself caught in a web of technological marvels and deadly peril.
Verne's prescient imagination brings to life a world on the brink of the aviation age, where the mastery of speed and the skies could change the balance of global power. Experience the pulse-pounding action and thought-provoking themes that have made Verne a timeless icon of speculative fiction. LibriVox recording of this public domain work, bringing timeless adventures to your ears. Perfect for fans of classic science fiction, technological thrillers, and tales of mad genius, "The Master of the World" offers a gripping exploration of the potential—and dangers—of unchecked scientific progress.
Prepare for a breakneck journey into a future that was only just becoming possible!
In this thrilling tale from the father of science fiction, Jules Verne takes you on a high-stakes chase across America. When a mysterious figure known only as 'The Master' terrorizes the nation with an impossibly fast and versatile vehicle, it's up to Inspector John Strock of the federal police to uncover the truth.
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Great Lakes, follow Strock as he pursues the elusive inventor Robur and his revolutionary machine, the Terror. Is Robur a brilliant visionary or a dangerous madman? As the investigation intensifies, Strock finds himself caught in a web of technological marvels and deadly peril.
Verne's prescient imagination brings to life a world on the brink of the aviation age, where the mastery of speed and the skies could change the balance of global power. Experience the pulse-pounding action and thought-provoking themes that have made Verne a timeless icon of speculative fiction. LibriVox recording of this public domain work, bringing timeless adventures to your ears. Perfect for fans of classic science fiction, technological thrillers, and tales of mad genius, "The Master of the World" offers a gripping exploration of the potential—and dangers—of unchecked scientific progress.
Prepare for a breakneck journey into a future that was only just becoming possible!
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