The magnificent possession
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2025-09-13 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #76871 |
Description
"The Magnificent Possession" by Isaac Asimov is a science fiction short story first published in 1940. Walter Sills, a struggling New York chemist, believes he's discovered a revolutionary metal plating process using pure ammonium. His promising invention attracts unwanted attention from gangsters and corrupt politicians eager to exploit his discovery. As complications mount and he pursues a deal with a steel magnate, Sills faces an unexpected problem that threatens everything. (This is an automatically generated summary.)