Excerpt from Wonder Stories
These Wonder Stories are entirely original and novel in their form of narrative and reveal hitherto unfathomed depths in American character and genius. They tell how Americans have set out to conquer the hidden secrets of the universe; how they have reached up to the sun and moon and stars; how they have dug down deep into the bowels of the earth; how they have walked under the oceans and flown on the winds. They tell how Americans have created mighty structures with their muscles and brains; how they have performed almost superhuman services to mankind; and how their achievements have deservedly placed them in the category of modern miracle workers.
It has been the purpose of Dr. Miller in writing this fascinating book to tell only entertaining stories about everyday things. Plain truths are told, and there has been no effort to make a complete record, for such would require not one but many volumes. The technicalities of the scientist are purposely avoided and only the interesting phases are set forth in these pages. Great care has been taken, however, to preserve the accuracy of all the facts.
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