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The magnificent possession by Isaac Asimov

Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992

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"The Magnificent Possession" by Isaac Asimov is a science fiction short story first published in 1940. Walter Sills, a struggling New York chemist, believes he's discovered a revolutionary metal plating process using pure ammonium. His promising invention attracts unwanted attention from gangsters and corrupt politicians eager to exploit his discovery. As complications mount and he pursues a deal with a steel magnate, Sills faces an unexpected problem that threatens everything. ... Read more

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AuthorAsimov, Isaac, 1920-1992
IllustratorScott, John Walter, 1907-1987
TitleThe magnificent possession
Original PublicationChicago, IL: Double Action Magazines, 1940.
Series TitleProduced from the July 1940 issue of Future Fiction.
NoteWikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magnificent_Possession
CreditsRoger Frank
LanguageEnglish
LoC ClassPS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
SubjectExperiments -- Fiction
CategoryText
eBook-No.76871
Release DateSep 13, 2025
Last UpdateOct 4, 2025
CopyrightPublic domain in the USA.
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