Dr. Thorne's Idea (1910)

""Dr. Thorne's Idea"" is a novel written by John Ames Mitchell and first published in 1910. The story revolves around the titular character, Dr. Thorne, who is a renowned scientist and inventor. He has a revolutionary idea that could change the world, but he needs funding to make it a reality. Dr. Thorne turns to his wealthy friend, John Vansittart, for financial support, but Vansittart is hesitant to invest in the idea. Meanwhile, Dr. Thorne's daughter, Helen, falls in love with Vansittart's son, Jack, which complicates matters further. The novel explores themes of science, innovation, love, and the clash between old and new ways of thinking. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a glimpse into the early 20th-century mindset and the challenges faced by innovators of the time.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.