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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About this eBook
| Author | Valkenstein, Kees, 1862-1952 |
|---|---|
| Title | De verdwijn-machine |
| Original Publication | Utrecht: W. de Haan, 1917. |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman, Dwight Decker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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. |
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