Garrett Putman Serviss' 'A Columbus of Space' is a thrilling adventure about Edmund, who creates a special car powered by inter-atomic energy that takes him and his friends on a journey to Venus. There, they discover human-like hominids with a sensitivity to color and sound, including the beautiful Ala and her dangerous fiancé Ingra. As Edmund explores the wonders of Venus and teaches Ala, he ignores the danger that looms ahead. Will they be able to leave before it's too late?