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    Columbus of Space
    Columbus of Space
    Columbus of Space
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    Columbus of Space

    Written by Garrett P. Serviss

    Narrated by Mark Nelson

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    A classic science fiction adventure in the style of and dedicated to the readers of Jules Verne. An independent scientist discovers the secret of “inter-atomic energy”, and with it builds a craft which carries himself and three friends to Venus, where they discover the dwellers of the dark side, incredible floating cities, and peril at every turn. (Summary by Mark Nelson)
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLibriVox
    Release dateAug 25, 2014

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