Perpetual Motion (1916)

Perpetual Motion is a novel written by Percy Verance and originally published in 1916. The story follows the life of a young inventor named Jack Templeton who becomes obsessed with the idea of creating a perpetual motion machine. Despite the skepticism of his peers, Jack devotes his life to the pursuit of this dream, pouring all of his time, energy, and resources into the project.As Jack's obsession deepens, he becomes increasingly isolated from the world around him, neglecting his relationships, health, and finances in his quest for success. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters who either support or hinder his efforts, including a wealthy investor who sees potential in Jack's invention, a rival inventor who seeks to steal Jack's ideas, and a love interest who struggles to understand his singular focus.As the years pass, Jack's perseverance and ingenuity are put to the test, and he must confront the harsh realities of the scientific and financial worlds. Ultimately, he must decide whether the pursuit of his dream is worth sacrificing everything else in his life.Perpetual Motion is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores the themes of ambition, obsession, and the human desire for progress. It offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th-century science and technology, as well as a timeless meditation on the costs and rewards of pursuing one's dreams.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.