A mysterious journey begins aboard a remarkable vessel to a world that mirrors Earth in wonder and promise. A shipbound awakening throws a man into Intermere, a hidden realm where a perfected society pursues knowledge, beauty, and humanity’s higher aims.
In this vivid science fiction tale, the narrator finds himself among remarkable people in a land that feels both ancient and new. He meets leaders who speak of vast powers, extraordinary roads, and a culture committed to progress without conquest. The story frames a surprising contrast between earthly science and a civilization that has mastered materials, mobility, and daily life in ways that seem almost magical.
What you’ll experience
- A ship called Merocar and a surprising journey to a lush, orderly land.
- Encounters with a wise, enigmatic guide who explains Intermere’s ideals and limits on knowledge.
- A view of a society where labor is efficient, holidays abound, and technology blends with art.
- Reflections on ethics, power, and the possibility of a future built on noble aims rather than domination.
Ideal for readers of speculative fiction, utopia-inspired worlds, and adventurous, mind-expanding travel tales.
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Three days later we came in sight of a great bank of fog or mist, which stood like a gray wall of stone across the entire horizon, plunged into it and the sun disappeared disappeared forever to all except one of the gay and careless crew and passengers. For days, as was shown by the ships chronometers, we steamed slowly on our course, surrounded by an inky midnight, instinct with an oppressive and fearsome calm.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an adventurous exploration of Intermere, a utopian society advanced far beyond the norms of the author's contemporary world. The author, having accidentally stumbled into this hidden land, encounters a people who have unlocked the potential of nature and the universe. He marvels at their social organization, where every individual is valued, and their technological achievements, which seem like magic to him. He learns about their democratic principles, their lack of material inequality, and their profound understanding of justice and harmony. The author's journey through this harmonious land gives him a unique perspective on his own world and challenges his assumptions about human civilization and progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330714546_0
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