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Dashed Against The Rock: A Romance Of The Coming Age (1894)

Dashed Against The Rock: A Romance Of The Coming Age (1894)

Colville, William J.

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ISBN10: 1163907391
ISBN13: 9781163907399
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dashed Against The Rock: A Romance Of The Coming Age is a novel written by William J. Colville and published in 1894. The book is set in the future and explores the technological advancements of the time. The story follows the main character, a young man named Alan Hope, as he navigates the challenges of a society that has been transformed by science and technology. As the story unfolds, Alan becomes involved in a love triangle with two women, one of whom is a powerful and influential figure in the new world order. The novel also delves into themes of political power, social inequality, and the dangers of unchecked scientific progress. Throughout the book, Colville paints a vivid picture of a world that is both exciting and terrifying, with technological advancements that have the potential to either save or destroy humanity. The title of the book, Dashed Against The Rock, refers to the idea that even with all the advances of science and technology, human nature remains unchanged, and we are still vulnerable to the forces of nature and the consequences of our own actions. Overall, Dashed Against The Rock is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores the possibilities and pitfalls of a future world shaped by science and technology.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.

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