The fountains of Paradise

261 pages

English language

Published April 29, 1979 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

ISBN:: 978-0-15-132773-7
OCLC Number:: 4606759

(2 reviews)

In the 22nd century visionary scientist Vannevar Morgan conceives the most grandiose engineering project of all time, and one which will revolutionize the future of humankind in space: a Space Elevator, 36,000 kilometers high, anchored to an equatorial island in the Indian Ocean.

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5 stars

First read 30 years ago, this is still a very good book. Combines forward looking technology, first alien contact and suspenseful situations into a very satisfying blend. Checked out from library and read on Color Nook running Android.

dare

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May 1, 2016

Subjects

Mountains -- Religious aspects -- Fiction
Elevators -- Design and construction -- Fiction
Monks -- Fiction

Lists

Nebula Award for Best Novel