| Author |
Huekels, Jack G. |
| Illustrator |
Llewellyn |
| Title |
Advanced Chemistry
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Advanced Chemistry" by Jack G. Huekels is a scientific publication that appears to have been written in the early to mid-20th century. The book combines elements of science fiction with humorous storytelling, focusing on the experiments of Professor Carbonic, a quirky scientist who discovers a way to bring the dead back to life through electrical manipulation. It explores themes of scientific exploration and the ethical implications of such radical advancements. The story follows Professor Carbonic as he works diligently in his laboratory, attempting various experiments with dead rats and later applying his findings to resurrect a child named Sal Soda. Throughout the narrative, the professor faces skepticism from traditional medical practitioners, yet remains determined to prove the validity of his groundbreaking work. The climax occurs when he successfully revives a deceased man but ultimately suffers a fatal heart attack, leading to a dramatic conclusion where both he and the revived man are electrocuted, leaving the ramifications of his discoveries shrouded in mystery. The story combines humor, absurdity, and a cautionary tale about the unchecked pursuit of scientific knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26955 |
| Release Date |
Oct 18, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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