{"product_id":"2940013316942","title":"The X-Gas","description":"STEAMPUNK SCI-FI from 1930!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAir Wonder Stories, March, 1930\u003cbr\u003eTHE X GAS\u003cbr\u003eby Cyril Plunkett\u003cbr\u003eillustrated by Winter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ship drifted lower and lower. Two ladders were lowered and they swarmed upward: hard, evil looking creatures. All were heavily armed. The lives of the entire crew were at stake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCh 1: An Unpardonable Offense\u003cbr\u003eCh 2: The Submarine\u003cbr\u003eCh 3: Grennen Resolves\u003cbr\u003eCh 4: Battle in the Corridors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRECENT developments have shown that there is practically no limit to the size to which dirigibles may be constructed. The invention and use of new metal alloys with which to cover the dirigible will give it greater and greater stability, and extend by a good measure its operating possibilities. Of course, the dirigible's field of operation in war is limited because the larger it becomes, the more of a target it makes for the enemy artillery. To offset this, the dirigible can rise to great heights and therefore remain out of range of enemy aircraft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr. Plunkett in his thrilling story has shown us what the menace of a dirigible might be. His story is simply filled with scientific incidents; and he shows in quite a dramatic fashion how in future warfare, waged between either individuals or nations, a new scientific device may suddenly turn the tide of battle. Mr. Plunkett is a new author and he makes his entry into the field of science fiction in a very convincing manner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eQuite possibly Cyril Plunket's first published work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5600 words.","brand":"Peril Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47068741959920,"sku":"2940013316942","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013316942_p0.jpg?v=1763579272","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013316942","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}