A Columbus of Space
Garrett P. Serviss
Read by Mark Nelson





A classic science fiction adventure in the style of and dedicated to the readers of Jules Verne. An independent scientist discovers the secret of “inter-atomic energy”, and with it builds a craft which carries himself and three friends to Venus, where they discover the dwellers of the dark side, incredible floating cities, and peril at every turn. (Summary by Mark Nelson) (7 hr 24 min)
Chapters
I. A MARVELOUS INVENTION | 23:28 | Read by Mark Nelson |
II. A TRIP OF TERROR | 22:45 | Read by Mark Nelson |
III. THE PLANETARY LIMITED | 21:43 | Read by Mark Nelson |
IV. THE CAVERNS OF VENUS | 31:16 | Read by Mark Nelson |
V. OFF FOR THE SUN LANDS | 22:31 | Read by Mark Nelson |
VI. LOST IN THE CRYSTAL MOUNTAINS | 23:42 | Read by Mark Nelson |
VII. THE CHILDREN OF THE SUN | 19:58 | Read by Mark Nelson |
VIII. LANGUAGE WITHOUT SPEECH | 23:40 | Read by Mark Nelson |
IX. AN AMAZING METROPOLIS | 19:34 | Read by Mark Nelson |
X. IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE | 23:42 | Read by Mark Nelson |
XI. BEFORE THE THRONE OF VENUS | 19:38 | Read by Mark Nelson |
XII. MORE MARVELS | 21:26 | Read by Mark Nelson |
XIII. WE FALL INTO TROUBLE AGAIN | 17:18 | Read by Mark Nelson |
XIV. THE SUN GOD | 17:54 | Read by Mark Nelson |
XV. AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES | 22:09 | Read by Mark Nelson |
XVI. DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM | 18:28 | Read by Mark Nelson |
XVII. EARTH MAGIC ON VENUS | 23:46 | Read by Mark Nelson |
XVIII. WILD EDEN | 17:54 | Read by Mark Nelson |
XIX. THE SECRET OF THE CAR | 18:36 | Read by Mark Nelson |
XX. THE CORYBANTIA OF THE SUN | 19:14 | Read by Mark Nelson |
XXI. THE EARTH | 16:08 | Read by Mark Nelson |
Reviews
WELL WORTH A LISTEN





Ewan
Mark Nelson could read a shopping list and make it interesting. Brilliantly read...you just want to hear more! A very good story, a little naive which adds to its charm. Give it a listen!
Great





Onedaylikethis
This was a fantastic story with much more depth than I expected. Mark Nelson does a wonderful job of narrating as usual.
Enriched from Borneo





Lord Jim
I am so extremely glad to have come across this author made all the more complete by the perfect voice of Mark Nelson. It is hard to comprehend that this story was written at the start of the 1900s with innovations and insights that must have been so advanced for their day...yet we can now take in our stride today. The start of the Space Opera genre....and a most enjoyable and riveting example this proves to be. Such imagination. Happy to recommend....
Historically inaccurate





Dr. Ray Cyst
Columbus was a white guy who enslaved Billions of Native Americans and Mexicans and stole their land and gave it to all the evil while people. He is is still raping native American to this day. Since there are no gruesome depictions of Native American rape, it is racist. In order to be historically accurate, this 'columbus of space' has to rape more space indians. Since the white protagonist does not rape Space Indians, this story is RAYCYST
Neat story





Cowboy Dan
A very intriguing story line. I was a little disappointed the end came so fast. It almost seemed lile the author got tired of writing amd just got to the end as fast as possible. As always, Mark Nelson was a great reader.
A Amusing And





Rred22rred
Kind of destructive Accounting of man once again, shoot first Ask latter but intriguing story And an obvious good reading with the correct emphasis and modulation by Mark. I Thank you. 5stars for Mark 4stars for Story
A Nautilus of space





Johan Eriksson
Very much enjoyed this book, i must draw comparison to J V, it's amusing more than annoying that facts are far off. Mr Nelson masterfully brings the characters and scenes alive with his amazing storytelling.
great story, science not so good





DAusmus
if you can currie the consistently bag science, the reader does a fantastic job making the story captivating. the study is well done, but you week have to forgive the science.