This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Across The Zodiac The Story Of A Wrecked Record is a science-fiction novel written by Percy Greg. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a British engineer named Lieutenant Horace Stanton who is the sole survivor of a disastrous balloon flight that crashes in the North Pole. Lieutenant Stanton discovers that he has landed on Mars, where he is greeted by humanoid Martians who possess advanced technologies and a highly evolved society. He is taken in by the Martians and learns their language and customs. He also falls in love with a Martian woman named Aina, who becomes his guide and companion as he explores the planet.As Stanton becomes more familiar with Martian society, he discovers that they are facing a crisis: their planet is dying due to a lack of water. Stanton decides to use his engineering skills to help the Martians find a solution to their problem. He designs a machine that can extract water from the planet's atmosphere, and with the help of Aina and other Martians, he builds it.The machine is successful, and the Martians are able to save their planet. Stanton is hailed as a hero and is given the title of ""The Great Engineer"" by the Martians. However, he must eventually leave Mars and return to Earth, where he is met with disbelief and skepticism about his incredible adventure.Across The Zodiac The Story Of A Wrecked Record is a classic science-fiction novel that explores themes of exploration, cultural differences, and the power of science and engineering to solve problems. It is a thrilling and imaginative tale that has captivated readers for over a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
