Length12h 17m
About this audiobook
W. D. Gann's "The Tunnel Thru the Air" is a curious blend of romance, prophecy, and metaphysical philosophy wrapped in the guise of a novel, centered around a young inventor named Robert Gordon whose life unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. At its heart, the story traces Robert's deep love for Marie Stanton and the heartbreak that ultimately fuels his devotion to scientific advancement and spiritual exploration, culminating in a futuristic vision of air warfare and technological transformation. Though its narrative can seem cryptic at times, Gann's work is often interpreted as a coded text, particularly by financial enthusiasts who believe it contains hidden cycles and predictive methods related to stock market timing. Beyond that intrigue, the book touches on timeless themes like ambition, loss, patriotism, and the pursuit of purpose through personal adversity. For today's reader, especially those fascinated by the intersection of personal destiny and larger forces like technology or finance, Gann's work offers a window into early speculative thought and the symbolic use of fiction to convey deeper patterns in life and markets. It will most engage readers intrigued by allegorical storytelling, historical futurism, or those drawn to decoding layered narratives that suggest there's more beneath the surface than the plot alone reveals.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (334)
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Science Fiction
Length12 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 17, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
20CHAPTER XXV
2CHAPTER VII
21CHAPTER XXVI
3CHAPTER VIII
22FOREWORD
4CHAPTER IX
23CHAPTER XXVII
5CHAPTER X
24CHAPTER XXVIII
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6CHAPTER XI
25CHAPTER XXIX
7CHAPTER XII
26CHAPTER XXX
8CHAPTER XIII
27CHAPTER XXXI
9CHAPTER XIV
28CHAPTER XXXII
10CHAPTER XV
29CHAPTER XXXIII
11CHAPTER XVI
30CHAPTER XXXIX
12CHAPTER XVII
31CHAPTER XXXV
13CHAPTER XVIII
32CHAPTER XXXVI
14CHAPTER XIX
33THE TUNNEL THRU THE AIR
15CHAPTER XX
34CHAPTER II
16CHAPTER XXI
35CHAPTER III
17CHAPTER XXII
36CHAPTER IV
18CHAPTER XXIII
37CHAPTER V
19CHAPTER XXIV
38CHAPTER VI
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