De verdwijn-machine by Kees Valkenstein
"De verdwijn-machine" by Kees Valkenstein is a novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Professor Wells, who invents a mysterious machine capable of making objects invisible, stirring curiosity and skepticism among the public. As his device gains attention, a significant part of his invention disappears, leading him on a quest to reclaim it. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the aftermath of a world
war as people return to normal life, with an emphasis on innovation. Professor Wells's invention is showcased, but it soon becomes a point of intrigue when half of it goes missing. We also meet the Bruggemans family, who are vacationing in the Veluwe and include a curious boy named Koen. While exploring the woods, Koen discovers a mysterious box containing the remains of the disappear machine, subsequently experiencing the astonishing effects of invisibility, both with objects and his interactions with his friend Piet. The opening sets up a blend of adventure and mystery surrounding the machine's capabilities and the adventures that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Author | Valkenstein, Kees, 1862-1952 |
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Title | De verdwijn-machine |
Original Publication | Utrecht: W. de Haan, 1917. |
Note | Illustrated by the author. |
Note | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
Credits | Jeroen Hellingman, Dwight Decker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg |
Language | Dutch |
LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
Subject | Science fiction |
Subject | Inventions -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Crime -- Juvenile fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 75301 |
Release Date | Feb 5, 2025 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 126 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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