The Mistake of Christopher Columbus by Jules Archer
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About this eBook
| Author | Archer, Jules, 1915-2008 |
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| Illustrator | Ruud, Herb |
| Title | The Mistake of Christopher Columbus |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Mistake of Christopher Columbus" by Jules Archer is a satirical narrative written in the early 1950s. This work blends elements of political commentary and humor to explore a fantastical premise: what if the world were actually flat? The book cleverly critiques the societal and political repercussions of such a far-fetched notion, presenting a whimsical take on scientific authority and public belief. The story begins with Herbert Fitzgrone, an Australian hermit who claims the Earth is flat after conducting personal research. His assertion triggers significant public and political reactions, leading to widespread debate and chaos as various groups grapple with the implications of abandoning the established globular theory. As the narrative unfolds, a frenzy ensues, involving the media, government officials, and even global organizations, all reacting to the supposed reality of a flat world. Ultimately, the tale takes a humorous twist when Fitzgrone, years later, discovers that his original calculations were flawed, confirming Columbus's assertion that the Earth is indeed round, leaving society to confront the absurdity of the events that transpired in the meantime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65230 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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