Lost Art by George O. Smith
Lost Art by George O. Smith is a science fiction novella from the early 1940s, set on a futuristic Mars where remnants of an ancient Martian civilisation are rediscovered. Central to the story is a mysterious beam tower and a technical manual that outlines its functions. The novella explores themes of technological progress and the cyclical nature of knowledge, emphasising how scientific breakthroughs can become puzzles for future generations. As the characters grapple with the potential of this technology to transform energy distribution, they come to realise that its application may be difficult to translate into their own world, highlighting the challenges of preserving and understanding knowledge across eras.
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Originally published in Astounding Science Fiction (Dec 1943), and later anthologized in A Treasury of Great Science Fiction (1959)
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A fan‑favorite of the Golden Age: highlights Martian archaeology, advanced engineering, and speculative science.
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Balances hard‑science explanations (beam tech, electrical systems) with classic sci‑fi adventure and irony.
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Revived in modern editions—including Esprios Classics (2022/2024) and Pharos/Waterstones (2022)
Product Specifications
- ISBN-13 9789366975993
- Binding Paper back
- Number of Pages 36 Pages
- Language English
- Dimension (Inches) 5.5”*8.5”
- Weight (Grams) 54
- Subject Classic Fiction
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Lost Art by George O. Smith is a science fiction novella from the early 1940s, set on a futuristic Mars where remnants of an ancient Martian civilisation are rediscovered. Central to the story is a mysterious beam tower and a technical manual that outlines its functions. The novella explores themes of technological progress and the cyclical nature of knowledge, emphasising how scientific breakthroughs can become puzzles for future generations. As the characters grapple with the potential of this technology to transform energy distribution, they come to realise that its application may be difficult to translate into their own world, highlighting the challenges of preserving and understanding knowledge across eras.
-
Originally published in Astounding Science Fiction (Dec 1943), and later anthologized in A Treasury of Great Science Fiction (1959)
-
A fan‑favorite of the Golden Age: highlights Martian archaeology, advanced engineering, and speculative science.
-
Balances hard‑science explanations (beam tech, electrical systems) with classic sci‑fi adventure and irony.
-
Revived in modern editions—including Esprios Classics (2022/2024) and Pharos/Waterstones (2022)
Product Specifications
- ISBN-13 9789366975993
- Binding Paper back
- Number of Pages 36 Pages
- Language English
- Dimension (Inches) 5.5”*8.5”
- Weight (Grams) 54
- Subject Classic Fiction
