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Etidorhpa — Chapter XVI
Etidorhpa — Chapter XVI. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. Vitalized Darkness — The Narrows in Science. Are you not mistaken? I interrupted; " does not the astronomer foretell eclipses, and calculate the orbits of the planets, and has he not verified predictions concerning their several motions? He begins his study in the unknown, it ends with the unknowable. What think you, I repeat, becomes of the torrent of light and heat and other forces that radiate from the sun, the flood that strikes the earth? You d...
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Etidorhpa — Chapter XVII
Etidorhpa — Chapter XVII. Thursday, September 13, 2007. The Fungus Forest — Enchantment. 8220; Smell your hand, “ said my guide. I did so, and breathed in an aroma like that of fresh strawberries. My guide observed ( I had learned to judge of his emotions by his facial expressions ) my surprised countenance with indifference. 8220; Try the next one,” he said. This being of a different species, when rubbed by my hand exhaled the odor of the pineapple. 8220; Extraordinary,” I mused. 8220; I cannot disprove...
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Etidorhpa — Chapter XVIII
Etidorhpa — Chapter XVIII. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. The Food of Man. My instructor placed both hands upon my shoulders, and in silence I stood gazing intently into his face. Then, in a smooth, captivating, entrancing manner, he continued:. 8220; Can you not see that food is not matter? Matter is not food, but a carrier of food.”. 8220; What is food? 8220; Is manure a food? 8221; he abruptly asked. 8220;No.”. 8220; Is not manure matter? 8220; Yes.”. 8220; Yes.”. 60;< Back. Next >>.
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Etidorhpa — Chapter XIX
Etidorhpa — Chapter XIX. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. The Cry from a Distance — I Rebel Against Continuing the Journey. Like and unearthly, as if their origin was outside of our bodies, and at a distance. The peculiar resonance reminded me of noises reverberating in an empty cask or cistern. I was oppressed by an indescribable feeling of mystery and awe that grew deep and intense, until at last I could no longer bear the mental strain. Could I believe my senses? Your eyes have never seen anything simil...
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Etidorhpa — Chapter II
Etidorhpa — Chapter II. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. On one thing I was resolved; I would at least be better informed on the subject of hallucinations and apparitions, and not be taken unawares as I had been. To this end I decided to confer with my friend, Professor Chickering, a quiet, thoughtful man, of varied accomplishments, and thoroughly read upon a great number of topics, especially in the literature of the marvelous. Perhaps you were dreaming," suggested the Professor. Do any of the subjects of...
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Etidorhpa — Chapter XX
Etidorhpa — Chapter XX. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. My Unbidden Guest Proves His Statements, and Refutes My Philosophy. Permit me to interrupt your narrative," I remarked, and then in response to my request the venerable guest laid down his paper. He said, interrogatively. I do not believe that last statement concerning the salt lake, and, to speak plainly, I would not have accepted it as you did, even had I been in your situation.". To what do you allude? Then," said he, " to-morrow evening I will sh...
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Etidorhpa — Chapter XXI
Etidorhpa — Chapter XXI. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. We halted suddenly, for we came unexpectedly to the edge of a precipice, twenty feet at least in depth. Let us jump down," said my guide. That would be dangerous," I answered; " can not we descend at some point where it is not so deep? I can not comprehend you; we are in the flesh, our bodies are possessed of weight, the concussion will be violent.". You trifle with me; I weigh over one hundred and fifty pounds; how have I lost weight? It is true th...
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Etidorhpa — Chapter XXII
Etidorhpa — Chapter XXII. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. The Story Again Interrupted — My Unbidden Guest Departs. Placing it within his bosom. It is past midnight," he said, " and it is time for me to depart; but I will come to you again within a year. Inquiries concerning the recorded researches of experts who have investigated in that direction.". Collect your evidence," said he, " and I shall listen to your views when I return.". He opened the door, glided away, and I was alone again. 60;< Back.
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Etidorhpa — Chapter XXIII
Etidorhpa — Chapter XXIII. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. Scientific Men Questioned — Aristotle's Ether. And what of gravitation? I asked, observing that Prof. Vaughn neglected to include gravitation among his numerous enumerated forces, and recollecting that the force gravitation was more closely connected with my visitor's story than perhaps were any of the others, excepting the mysterious mid-earth illumination. What of this ether? Explain further," I requested. Go on," I said. He shook his head.
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Etidorhpa — Chapter XXIV
Etidorhpa — Chapter XXIV. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. The Soliloquy of Professor Daniel Vaughn — "Gravitation is the Beginning and Gravitation is the End — All Earthly Bodies Kneel to Gravitation". Please continue, I am intensely interested; I wish that I could give you my reasons for the desire; I can not do so, but I beg you to continue.". A voice from without," he repeated; " from beyond our realm! Shall the subtle ears of future scientists catch yet lighter echoes? For with thee, who holdest the u...
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Etidorhpa — Chapter XXV
Etidorhpa — Chapter XXV. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. The Mother of a Volcano — "You Cannot Disprove and You Dare Not Admit". A year from the evening of the departure of the old man, found me in my room, expecting his presence; and I was not surprised when he opened the door, and seated himself in his accustomed chair. Are you ready to challenge my statements? He said, taking up the subject as though our conversation had not been interrupted. Do you accept my history? Can that be a surface of water?
