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Neil R. Jones
1909-1988
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Books by Neil R. Jones
The Jameson Satellite
"The Jameson Satellite" by Neil R. Jones is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of mortality, preservation, and the potential for humanity to transcend earthly limitations through technology. The narrative follows Professor Jameson, who devises a plan to preserve his body in space after death, ultimately becoming a satellite orbiting the Earth for millions of years. In the book, Professor Jameson, having accepted his impending demise, builds a rocket to preserve his body, which then becomes a satellite of Earth. Millions of years later, a race of mechanical beings called the Zoromes discovers his rocket while exploring the solar system. They revive his long-dead brain, transforming him into a mechanical form. The professor grapples with the profound changes on Earth and reflects on the fate of humanity, which has long since perished. Ultimately, he chooses to accompany the Zoromes in their explorations rather than remain on the dying world, embracing the adventure of immortality among the stars.
Doomsday on Ajiat
"Doomsday on Ajiat" by Neil R. Jones is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Professor Jameson, who, through his eccentric experiments, achieves a means of preserving his body by launching it into space after his death. The narrative unfolds as his preserved body becomes the focal point of a new adventure millions of years later. In the book, after forty million years of drifting through space, Professor Jameson's body is discovered by machine beings known as Zoromes, who transfer his consciousness into a mechanical body. As the Zoromes explore the remnants of Earth, they must navigate a cosmic crisis: a meteoric swarm is on a collision course with the sun, which will cause a supernova, annihilating all life in the solar system. The Zoromes crash on a planet they name Ajiat, inhabited by massive creatures, and they must work against the clock to repair their spaceship and escape the planet before the impending disaster strikes. The narrative blends themes of survival, exploration, and the intersection between organic life and artificial intelligence while addressing the challenges posed by cosmic phenomena.
Spacewrecked on Venus
"Spacewrecked on Venus" by Neil R. Jones is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century, likely during the 1930s. This engaging work explores themes of adventure and survival as a group of space explorers find themselves stranded on the harsh and treacherous landscape of Venus after their spacecraft, the "C-49", experiences a catastrophic failure during its descent. The story follows the crew and passengers of the "C-49" as they struggle for survival in an alien environment filled with dangerous creatures and treacherous landscapes. After the ship crashes, the captain, Cragley, leads a group of passengers, including Hantel and Chris Brady, to recover precious cargo—platinum—and find their way back to civilization. As they face challenges from both nature and human treachery—with mutineers attempting to sabotage their mission—the group learns that trust is fragile amidst fear and desperation. Brady’s clever maneuvering with the local troglodytes ultimately plays a pivotal role in their journey, revealing deeper undercurrents of loyalty and betrayal among the characters as they fight to reclaim their safety and cargo.