Philosophical speculations, number 1

Item Information

Title:
Philosophical speculations, number 1
Description:
Sidney Brooks science fiction short story addressed to "Mr. Editor" and titled "Philosophical Speculations, No. 1." Brooks writes of a voyage from the earth to the moon using the power of repulsion. This document is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College.
Creator:
Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887
Date:
1834–1841
Format:
Manuscripts
Genre:
Short stories
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 1 Folder 18 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers
Subjects:
Space flight--Fiction
Science fiction
College students' writings, American--Massachusetts--Amherst
Places:
Massachusetts > Hampshire (county) > Amherst
Extent:
1 item (6 pages) ; 25 x 21 cm
Link to Item:
https://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:925756
Terms of Use:
No Copyright - United States
Contact host institution for more information.
Language:
English
Notes (date):
This item is undated. The date range provided is that of Brooks' attendance at Phillips Academy and then Amherst College.