Arthur C. Clarke · 1978 · Novel
Setting: near future (22nd century)
In the 22nd century visionary scientist Vannevar Morgan conceives the most grandiose engineering project of all time, and one which will revolutionize the future of humankind in space: a Space Elevator, 36,000 kilometers high, anchored to an equatorial island in the Indian Ocean.
Source: OpenLibrary
Tags: Design and constructionElevatorsFictionHugo Award WinnerMonksMountainsReligious aspects of MountainsScience Fictionaward:hugo_award=1980award:hugo_award=novelhugo-winner
isfdb_id: 1903
openlibrary_id: OL17403W
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