Philosophical speculations, number 2 | Amherst College Digital Collections

In Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers

Metadata

Title

Philosophical speculations, number 2

Contributors

Creator: Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887
Creator: Amherst College. Class of 1841. Brooks

Genre

short stories

Creation Information

Date Created

1834 - 1841

Date Note

This item is undated. The date range provided is that of Brooks' attendance at Phillips Academy and then Amherst College.

Physical Description

1 item (12 pages) ; 25 x 21 cm

Abstract

Sidney Brooks science fiction short story titled "Philosophical Speculations, No. 2." Brooks writes of a voyage from the earth to the moon using the power of repulsion. This document is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College.

Subjects

Space flight -- Fiction

Science fiction

College students' writings, American -- Massachusetts -- Amherst

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