Lost Art - George O. Smith

Lost Art - George O. Smith is a paperback for readers who enjoy fiction with real texture to it. Runs to about 36 pages, so it's an easy book to lose an evening to, and a nice one to give.

What it's about

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.

Book details

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Pages: 36
• Publisher: Prints Publications and Advit Toys
• Category: Prints Publications and Advit Toys

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This edition is in English.

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