The Purple Cloud

The Purple Cloud is a science fiction novel written by M. P. Shiel. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of Adam Jeffson, a young man who becomes the last survivor of a deadly cloud that kills everyone on Earth except for him. The cloud is a result of a volcanic eruption in the South Pacific, and it covers the entire planet, killing all living things. Adam Jeffson, who was on an expedition to the North Pole, is the only one who survives the catastrophe. He spends several years wandering the empty world, searching for other survivors and trying to find a way to cope with his loneliness. As he travels, he encounters a variety of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous animals, harsh weather conditions, and the psychological toll of being the only human left on Earth. The book explores themes of isolation, survival, and the human condition in the face of extreme adversity. It is a classic of early science fiction and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of a post-apocalyptic world and its exploration of the psychological effects of isolation.Do you know much about the philosophy of the hypnotic trance? That was the relation between us--hypnotist and subject. She had been under another man before my time, suffered from tic of the fifth nerve, had had most of her teeth drawn before I saw her, and an attempt had been made to wrench out the nerve on the left side by external scission.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.