# The Skylark of Space — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Skylark of Space by E. E. Smith.

- [The Occurrence of the Impossible](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/i-the-occurrence-of-the-impossible.md): Richard Seaton accidentally discovers a way to liberate intra-atomic energy from copper while electrolyzing a solution of the unknown metal 'X'. The copper steam-bath he was using flies off into space, defying known laws
- [Steel Becomes Interested](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/ii-steel-becomes-interested.md): Dr. Marc DuQuesne learns of Richard Seaton's discovery of a new element that can liberate intra-atomic energy. He visits Brookings of the World Steel Corporation to propose stealing the solution and eliminating Seaton to
- [III: Seaton Solves the Problem of Power](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/iii-seaton-solves-the-problem-of-power.md): Seaton and Crane set up a laboratory in Crane's house, where Seaton works obsessively on harnessing a new power source. His neglect of Dorothy Vaneman prompts Crane to intervene, leading to a reconciliation. Dorothy's fa
- [Steel Liberates Energy—Unexpectedly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/iv-steel-liberates-energy-unexpectedly.md): Seaton and Crane demonstrate a model of their space-flyer to Dorothy and her father, who christen it the 'Skylark.' Meanwhile, a mysterious explosion destroys a mountain village, which DuQuesne and Brookings recognize as
- [V: Direct Action](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/v-direct-action.md): DuQuesne, disguised as Seaton, lands at Crane's field, kills two detectives, wounds Shiro, and robs the safe. Seaton and Crane return to find the carnage, tend to Shiro, and offer a million-dollar reward. They then devel

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- [VI: The Object-Compass at Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/vi-the-object-compass-at-work.md)
- [VII: The Trial Voyage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/vii-the-trial-voyage.md)
- [VIII: Indirect Action](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/viii-indirect-action.md)
- [IX: Lost in Space](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/ix-lost-in-space.md)
- [X: The Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/x-the-rescue.md)
- [Through Space Into the Carboniferous](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xi-through-space-into-the-carboniferous.md)
- [XII: The Mastery of Mind Over Matter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xii-the-mastery-of-mind-over-matter.md)
- [XIII: Nalboon of Mardonale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xiii-nalboon-of-mardonale.md)
- [XIV: Nalboon Unmasked](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xiv-nalboon-unmasked.md)
- [XV: The Escape from Mardonale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xv-the-escape-from-mardonale.md)
- [An Osnomian Marriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xvi-an-osnomian-marriage.md)
- [Bird, Beast, or Fish?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xvii-bird-beast-or-fish.md)
- [The Invasion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xviii-the-invasion.md)
- [XIX: The Return to Earth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xix-the-return-to-earth.md)

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