Farewell Nikola! is a novel by Guy Boothby that tells the story of Nikola, a brilliant and eccentric inventor who has created a machine that can transport people through time. The story is set in London in the late 19th century, and follows the adventures of a young man named Richard Hatteras, who becomes fascinated with Nikola's invention and the possibilities it holds.As Hatteras begins to explore the machine, he discovers that Nikola has a dark side, and is using the device for his own nefarious purposes. Hatteras must ...
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Farewell Nikola! is a novel by Guy Boothby that tells the story of Nikola, a brilliant and eccentric inventor who has created a machine that can transport people through time. The story is set in London in the late 19th century, and follows the adventures of a young man named Richard Hatteras, who becomes fascinated with Nikola's invention and the possibilities it holds.As Hatteras begins to explore the machine, he discovers that Nikola has a dark side, and is using the device for his own nefarious purposes. Hatteras must navigate a dangerous world of time-travel and intrigue, as he tries to stop Nikola from using the machine to alter history and gain ultimate power.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of science fiction, mystery, and suspense. Boothby's vivid descriptions of Victorian London and his imaginative portrayal of time-travel make for a captivating read, and the characters are richly drawn and full of depth.Farewell Nikola! is a classic of early science fiction, and remains a beloved work of literature to this day. It is a must-read for fans of the genre, as well as anyone who enjoys a thrilling and thought-provoking adventure story.At first I came to the conclusion that it must be a bat, or some night bird, but that theory exploded. Bats do not remain at the same exact distance from the floor, nor do they stand stationary behind a man's chair for any length of time. The hour will come, however, when it will be possible for us to see these things; I am on the track even now.""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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