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    • CHAPTER VII – A Great Many Clairvoyant Visions Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VII - A Great Many Clairvoyant Visions describes a series of vivid clairvoyant insights that reveal a wealth of knowledge about life on Mars. These visions provide a detailed picture of the Martian landscape, their inhabitants, and the way they live, offering a stark contrast to the world as we know it on Earth. As the compiler of this volume witnessed, Mars presents a peaceful world where harmony reigns, and life flourishes under divine guidance, with many aspects of Martian existence seeming to…
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      Chapter VII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VII opens with Commander Gore leading a small group, including two officers from an ice-bound ship, across the difficult and unforgiving terrain of pack ice, navigating a treacherous 16-mile journey to reach Cape Felix. The harsh winter conditions have taken their toll, and the hunting efforts have been woefully inadequate, yielding only a modest amount of meat for the crew to share. Despite their best efforts, the animals hunted are few and far between, leaving the men with only scraps to sustain…
    • CHAPTER VI – Trade and Barter are Unknown Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VI - Trade and Barter are Unknown in Martian society, the concepts of trade and barter are non-existent. Instead, Martians follow a model of collective cooperation, where the production and distribution of goods serve the needs of the entire community rather than benefiting individual profit. This system allows for a more harmonious and equitable distribution of resources, where necessities such as food, clothing, and other essential items are provided based on the community's collective needs, not…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens with an atmosphere of tension balanced by humor and domestic commotion. Tom Swift awakens to the aftermath of a peculiar and potentially dangerous night. Despite the presence of a mysterious intruder, no confrontation occurs, thanks largely to Koku, Tom's towering and loyal bodyguard who had stood vigilant. Koku’s efforts to protect Tom culminate in an accidental scuffle that sends Rad, the family’s other loyal servant, hurtling through a…
    • CHAPTER VI – Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VI – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins as Carthoris and Thuvia reach the gates of Lothar, a city hidden for centuries and shrouded in silence. No cries rise from the battlements, no sentries guard its walls, and yet the city remains untouched by war. Just moments before, it had been defended by a phantom army—archers who materialized to repel an advancing force and then vanished without a trace. Thuvia, again demonstrating her unspoken power over banths, secures safe passage for herself and…
    • Chapter VI – At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI begins with rising dread. The captives, including the narrator, are marched from their quarters under the tight watch of Sagoths. There is no sky to mark time—only a ceaseless light, making escape nearly impossible. They are surrounded by talk of brutal consequences for escape attempts. Whispers among the slaves turn the march into something far more ominous. The guards seem more agitated, rougher than usual. When Dian is mentioned, a bolt of fear courses through the narrator. The possibility…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VI begins with the leaders of a small group—a frail elderly man and two younger hunters—requesting permission to board the ship Erebus. In the absence of an interpreter from Franklin’s expedition, Captain Crozier of the Terror reluctantly steps in to facilitate communication, despite the clear language barrier between him and the Esquimaux. A party of ten natives is welcomed aboard, but their behavior is immediately striking for its departure from typical native customs. Instead of the…
    • CHAPTER V – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER V – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive shifts focus from industrial invention to the quirky and personal troubles of a close friend. Mr. Damon, a man known for his eccentric expressions and good-natured personality, finds himself the target of a rather unusual string of thefts. His prized buff Orpington chickens, especially a distinguished cockerel named Blue Ribbon Junior, have attracted the attention of relentless burglars. Despite installing barbed wire and providing his servant with a…
    • CHAPTER V – Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER V – Thuvia, Maid of Mars opens with Carthoris of Helium cautiously making his way through a dark and winding subterranean tunnel. Behind him lurks a silent but deadly banth, its low growl a chilling reminder of the ever-present danger in Barsoom's wild places. As he emerges from the narrow passage, Carthoris finds himself in a breathtaking valley—lush, sunlit, and seemingly untouched by time. However, this paradise is anything but safe. Almost instantly, he is thrust into a conflict between…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER V - Property and Property Rights on Mars presents an alternative to Earth’s approach to wealth and material possession, one that reflects a collective and spiritual understanding rather than individual accumulation. On Mars, all property is viewed as a divine gift, meant to be shared for the benefit of the community. There is no emphasis on private ownership or the hoarding of goods, as Martians understand that material wealth is fleeting. True wealth, according to their beliefs, is found in…
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