The Diamond Lens by Fitz James O'Brien

The Diamond Lens

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In this early science fiction tale, a man so obsessed with his scientific research that he will do whatever is necessary to advance his work concocts an elaborate scheme to obtain a state-of-the-art lens for his microscope. Once he has the purloined lens in place, he finds something in a drop of water that changes his life forever -- and prompts his descent into madness.

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