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The Fountains of Paradise
- 260 pages · about 4 hours
- First published 1979
- 35 editions
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1 About this book
The Fountains of Paradise is a 1979 science fiction novel by British writer Arthur C. Clarke. Set in the 22nd century, it describes the construction of a space elevator. This "orbital tower" is a giant structure rising from the ground and linking with a satellite in geostationary orbit at the height of approximately 36,000 kilometres (approx.
22,300 miles). Such a structure would be used to raise payloads to orbit without the expense of using rockets. The novel won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novel.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Good for readers who want: science fiction and space travel.
- Science fiction
- Interplanetary voyages
- Mountains
- Monks
- Design and construction
- Religious
2 About Arthur C. Clarke
Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
3 More by Arthur C. Clarke
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