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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?
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Etidorhpa — Chapter XXVI
Etidorhpa — Chapter XXVI. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. Motion From Inherent Energy — "Lead Me Deeper into This Expanding Study". I understand; go on.". Disturbances of motion.". Motion of itself, pure and simple.". I can not comprehend, I can not conceive of motion pure and simple.". I will explain at a future time so that you can comprehend more clearly. Other lessons must come first, but never will you see the end. Truth is infinite.". Continuing, he said:. Yes," he replied. Certainly," he replied.
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Etidorhpa — Chapter XXVII
Etidorhpa — Chapter XXVII. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. Sleep, Dreams, Nightmare — "Strangle the Life from My Body". Away, away," I cried, " you can not grasp me, I do not wish to become a man; this can not, must not be the end to a horrible existence.". Gradually, the Man Life approached, seized and enveloped me, closing around me as a jelly fish surrounds its living victim, while the horrors of a nightmare came over my soul. Life of man, away! Let me live and die a child.". This is sarcasm," he repli...
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Etidorhpa — Chapter XXVIII
Etidorhpa — Chapter XXVIII. Wednesday, September 12, 2007. A Challenge — My Unbidden Guest Accepts It. The white-haired reader, in whom I had now become deeply interested, no longer an unwelcome stranger, suspended his reading, laid down his manuscript, and looking me in the face, asked:. Are you a believer? No," I promptly answered. What part of the narrative do you question? All of it.". Have you not already investigated some of the statements I previously made? Is not the truth, the truth? Of course a...
