
audiobook
by J. L. Kennon
THE PLANET MARS AND ITS INHABITANTS
BY - EROS URIDES - (A MARTIAN)
DEDICATION
FOREWORD
CHAPTER I. - THE PLANET MARS AND ITS INHABITANTS
CHAPTER II. - POPULATION CENTERS, TEMPERATURE, CLIMATE
CHAPTER III. - THE MARTIAN CANAL SYSTEM
CHAPTER IV. - PLANETARY ECONOMY
CHAPTER V. - PROPERTY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS
CHAPTER VI. - DISTRIBUTION OF COMMODITIES
In this unusual narrative, a self‑identified Martian scholar opens a window onto a world unlike any we know. He sketches a planet crisscrossed by double canals, sky‑borne cities, and reservoirs that sustain a civilization free from scarcity. The tone blends scientific description with a quiet reverence for a society governed by love and an inner light.
Listeners are invited to explore daily life on Mars, from automatic homes that eliminate labor to education that embraces telepathy alongside spoken language. The text presents a culture where property belongs to the divine, trade is unnecessary, and music is seen as an expression of the Father’s rainbow universe. Throughout, the author reflects on how this harmonious existence contrasts with humanity’s struggles, hinting at a future dialogue between worlds.
The first act lays out the foundations of this utopian vision, offering vivid imagery and philosophical insight. It leaves the audience curious about the promised communication that could reshape Earth’s understanding of spirituality and science.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (127K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
1996-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for an early 20th-century book that blends spiritualism, utopian ideas, and visions of life on Mars, this writer left behind a small but unusual body of public-domain work. The result feels part speculative fiction, part metaphysical curiosity, and still stands out for its sheer originality.
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