The Radio Planet

by Ralph Milne Farley

Overview

When Myles Cabot, inventor of radio transmission of matter, found himself alone on an unknown continent of the planet Venus, he realized that getting back to his old headquarters and his loved ones presented some impossible problems. (Goodreads)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783987446092
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	09/22/2022
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	183
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Ralph Milne Farley, the pseudonym of Roger Sherman Hoar, was an American author and politician whose life and work straddled the realms of science fiction and public service. Born on April 8, 1887, in Massachusetts, Hoar was a Harvard-educated lawyer who served as a state senator and assistant attorney general. His literary career, however, is what immortalized him in the annals of speculative fiction.Farley's writing is characterized by its imaginative scope and scientific curiosity, reflecting the burgeoning technological advancements of the early 20th century. He was a contemporary of Edgar Rice Burroughs and shared a fascination with interplanetary adventure, often blending romance with scientific speculation. His stories were serialized in popular pulp magazines, capturing the imaginations of readers during the Golden Age of Science Fiction.Farley was also a forward-thinker, advocating for the ethical use of technology and exploring themes of human ingenuity and resilience. His work influenced a generation of writers, including Robert A. Heinlein and Isaac Asimov, who admired his ability to weave complex scientific ideas into compelling narratives.Despite his contributions to literature, Farley remained somewhat of an enigmatic figure, balancing his dual careers in law and writing. His political career was not without controversy, as he often pushed for progressive reforms that challenged the status quo. This duality—of a man deeply entrenched in both the practical world of law and the fantastical realms of science fiction—makes Ralph Milne Farley a fascinating figure whose legacy continues to resonate with modern readers and writers alike.
Roger Sherman Hoar (April 8, 1887 – October 10, 1963) was an American state senator and assistant Attorney General, for the state of Massachusetts. He also wrote science fiction under the pseudonym of Ralph Milne Farley.