Publisher's Synopsis
Zethar, The Celestial Visitant is a science fiction novel written by Barnabas D. Haskell and published in 1859. The story revolves around a mysterious visitor from another planet named Zethar, who arrives on Earth with a mission to save humanity from their own destructive tendencies. Zethar is a highly advanced being with incredible powers, and he quickly becomes a source of fascination and fear for the people of Earth. As he travels across the globe, he encounters a range of individuals, from scientists and politicians to ordinary citizens, and he works to convince them of the urgency of his mission.The novel explores themes of technology, progress, and the dangers of unchecked ambition. It also delves into questions of morality and the role of humanity in the universe. Overall, Zethar, The Celestial Visitant is a thought-provoking and engaging work of early science fiction that continues to captivate readers over a century and a half after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
