The thunder and lightning man.
Publisher: Faber
Published: 1968
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 182
Description: A science fiction story that includes a man 140 years old and still alive, and a visit from space aliens, written in a light and conversational style.
Notes: Author's note:
At Broomfield, Somerset, in the early part of the 19th century, an amateur scientist by the name of Andrew Crosse conducted experiments in static electricity and electro-crystallisation. He foretold wireless telegraphy, lectured to the British Association, terrified the villagers, and was denounced from the pulpit. 
	He thus serves as a model for the character of Daniel Eldervale, upon whose activities 150 years ago hinge the contemporary and entirely imaginary events recounted in this 1968 novel. No other comparison can be made between Daniel Eldervale and Andrew Crosse, nor should it be supposed that I am attempting to provide a possible explanation of the considerable mystery that still clings to the activities of Andrew Crosse.
COLIN COOPER June 2009