Eric Flint's 1632 & Beyond: Alternate History Stories

Volume 24 #7: Industrial Alchemy, Part 1: The New Philosopher’s Stone

Previous / Next Industrial Alchemy, Part 1: The New Philosopher’s Stone Written by Iver P. Cooper In alchemical thought, the Philosopher’s Stone is a fantastical artifact which is capable of transmuting base metals into gold. The new Philosopher’s Stone is not an artifact, but knowledge—the teachings of twentieth century chemistry as transmitted by the up-timers […]

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Volume 24 #5: The Duchess is a Leatherneck

Previous / Next The Duchess is a Leatherneck Written by Jose J. Clavell Some people wonder all their lives if they’ve made a difference.The Marines don’t have that problem.” Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985 Chapter One The Parade Ground, Marine BarracksMagdeburg Navy Yard, MagdeburgCityUnited States of EuropeEarly summer 1635, 0900 hours local […]

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Volume 24 #4: The Dewey System

Previous / Next The Dewey System Written by Iver P. Cooper Kurt’s expression was one of triumph, a triumph he carefully avoided giving voice to, however much he felt like shouting. It wouldn’t do to give away his secret. He had only half-believed the stories about Grantville and its hoard of knowledge. But here it […]

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Volume 24 #1: Power Play

Previous / Next Power Play Written by Douglas W. Jones I’d gotten a decent night’s sleep after the hard ride back from Eisenach. Much of Grantville had stayed up late celebrating their victory over the Croats, but I’d slept through most of it. After breaking my fast, I wandered over to the police station to […]

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