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The waning of a world

By W. Elwyn Backus
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A heated scientific dispute over detailed planetary observations provides the frame: straight lines, junction spots, and seasonal polar changes provoke competing explanations about extraterrestrial canals. Into this controversy a young inventor arrives, asserting he has completed his late father's experimental machine; a celebrated astronomer, intrigued by the claim, agrees to investigate. The narrative mixes public debate and media sensationalism with technical demonstration and mysterious aerial sightings, setting scientific curiosity and invention against unsettling signs that challenge prevailing assumptions about other worlds.

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W. Elwyn Backus

W. Elwyn Backus was an American author known for his thought-provoking work in speculative fiction. His notable book, "The Waning of a World," explores themes of societal change and the human condition in the face of impending transformation. Backus's writing reflects a keen interest in the dynamics of civilization and the potential consequences of technological and social evolution. Though not widely recognized today, his contributions to literature offer a unique perspective on the challenges and uncertainties of his time.

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