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CHAPTER XII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive unfolds in a climate of rising anticipation and unease as the long-awaited trial day for the Hercules 0001 draws near. Tension escalates when Ned Newton uncovers signs of sabotage—an attempt involving explosives meant to cripple the project. The immediate investigation led by Tom, Ned, and Barton Swift identifies the likely perpetrator: O’Malley, a known agent acting under orders to hinder the H. & P. A. railroad. The motive seems rooted less in…-
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Chapter XII opens with Thuvia standing in the heart of danger, facing the terrifying banth-god, Komal. Jav, her only companion and protector, bravely confronts the beast but is quickly overpowered and killed. Thuvia, using a commanding presence few would expect, calms the savage creature and leads it away, her composure both startling and powerful. Though she has narrowly survived, her journey through the perilous Martian wilds has just begun. Each step she takes is shadowed by uncertainty—not just of…
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Chapter XII — Gulliver of Mars
Chapter XII begins with a haunting stillness that blankets the icy Martian landscape. Gulliver, stranded in this frozen terrain, struggles to survive the biting cold by building a modest fire, unaware that his small flame will awaken more than just warmth. Nearby, encased in a sheet of ancient ice, rests a towering figure clad in regal grey, a circlet of gold bearing strange markings fixed around his head. Though motionless, the figure evokes a presence of immense dignity, as if royal authority had been…-
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CHAPTER XII - Education and Training of the Individual explores how education on Mars blends spiritual growth with academic and vocational learning, creating a comprehensive system that fosters both intellectual and spiritual development. The Martian education system spans from the early years at home, where basic principles and values are instilled, and transitions into more specialized university education by the time individuals reach the age of 16 Martian years, which is equivalent to 32 Earth years.…-
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Chapter XII — At the earths core
Chapter XII begins at the cusp of a daring escape through the guarded corridors of Phutra. Disguised in the shed skins of Mahars, the group—composed of the narrator, Perry, Ghak, and the ever-cunning Hooja—moves in silence, relying on the unlikeliness of their ruse to mask their desperate bid for freedom. The dim torchlight flickering across the stone walls casts long, eerie shadows that match their fear of discovery. Every step echoes with risk, as Sagoths patrol the halls with lazy suspicion, unaware…-
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CHAPTER XI ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars
CHAPTER XI – Thuvia, Maid of Mars opens with Carthoris awakening on a blood-soaked battlefield, left unconscious amid the lifeless bodies of fallen foes. Disoriented and weak, he finds Thuvia and Kar Komak gone, with no sign of where or how they vanished. Though wounded and drained, Carthoris rises with unwavering resolve, setting his course for Aaanthor, where water and possible clues await, his thoughts consumed by Thuvia’s safety. Reaching the crumbling city of Aaanthor, Carthoris encounters a…-
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CHAPTER XI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins at a crucial juncture in the development of the Hercules 0001, as Tom directs his energy toward the delicate process of electrical integration. The locomotive, an engineering colossus weighing nearly two hundred thousand pounds and tipping the scale at two hundred eighty-five tons when complete, demanded precise calibration and immense power. Tom calculated a need for forty-four hundred horsepower, converted into a steady stream of 3,000 volts…
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Chapter XI begins with Carthoris regaining consciousness in a silent ruin, surrounded by echoes of recent conflict and the absence of his companions. Thuvia and Kar Komak are nowhere to be found, leaving him disoriented and uncertain. Injured and dehydrated, he drags himself toward the desolate ruins of Aaanthor in search of water. The abandoned city looms like a forgotten memory of Barsoom’s past, its crumbling walls offering only ghosts and dust. As he presses deeper into its maze-like corridors, his…
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CHAPTER XI - Scientific Sophistry delves deeply into a critical examination of contemporary science, arguing that it has diverged from its initial purpose of seeking truth and eliminating ignorance. According to the narrative, science once held the noble goal of dispelling superstitions and expanding human knowledge, but over time, it has become an institution rife with orthodoxy and dogmatic views. This shift has created a paradox where science, which was supposed to provide enlightenment, now serves as a…
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Chapter XI — Gulliver of Mars
Chapter XI brings a shift in mood as Gulliver’s quest to find Heru takes him into unfamiliar and perilous territory. His departure is marked by an undertone of sadness despite a playful farewell with his companions. Alone in a sea canoe, he relies on a meager stock of cakes and water, unsure of the exact direction but certain of his intent. As the Martian current tugs him northward, he fails to notice he’s bypassing the intended route, eventually veering into a place entirely unlike the familiar warmth…-
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