Author
Miles J. (Miles John) Breuer
1889-1945
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The Oversight
"The Oversight" by Miles J. Breuer is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows a group of Roman soldiers who inexplicably emerge in modern-day Nebraska, leading to a chaotic and violent confrontation with contemporary citizens armed only with traditional firearms. The intriguing premise delves into themes of time displacement and the consequences of technological and social progress. The story centers on John C. Hastings, a medical student, and his companion Celestine Newbury, who witness a surreal spectacle—an ancient Roman galley navigating the Missouri River. As they attempt to comprehend this bizarre occurrence, local farmers and armed citizens converge to confront the Roman soldiers emerging from an enormous wall constructed on Indian land. As skirmishes erupt, Hastings is swept into a whirlwind of events that escalate into an all-out battle between the Roman legions and contemporary forces. Along with an aviation lieutenant, Hastings undertakes daring missions, ultimately learning that the Romans were cultivated by a Martian scientist who had been studying Earth for centuries. Faced with this unexpected turn of events, the human characters grapple with the complexities of progress, survival, and the destructive potential of misunderstanding. The novel culminates in a blend of action, philosophical reflection, and a thought-provoking commentary on the nature of humanity and civilization.
The Einstein See-Saw
"The Einstein See-Saw" by Miles J. Breuer is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of relativity and the manipulation of space, exploring speculative concepts through the journey of its characters. It engages with the scientific ideas of tensors and the nature of matter as they encounter strange phenomena related to dimensions. The plot centers on Tony Costello, a disillusioned engineer turned criminal, who inadvertently becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious safe disappearances linked to a groundbreaking scientific experiment by Professor Bloomsbury. When reporter Phil Hurren and Ione Bloomsbury, the professor's daughter, seek to uncover the truth, they are drawn into a perplexing hyperspace adventure after confronting Tony. Their encounter leads to them being marooned in this alternate dimension, where they navigate bizarre landscapes and grapple with the consequences of their situation. Ultimately, their ingenuity in leveraging the principles of space allows them to regain control and confront Tony, revealing the underlying connections between his actions and the wider phenomena they had been investigating.