The Diamond Lens'(1/6) by Fitz-James 'O'Brien (Listen & Read Along)

You can watch the complete video non-strop in a playlist at http://www.manythings.org/b/e/2890 .

According to Wikipedia (July 27, 2009), Fitz-James O'Brien (December 31, 1828 - April 6, 1862) is often considered one of the forerunners of today's Science Fiction. "The Diamond Lens" is probably his most famous short story. It was first published in the Atlantic Monthly in 1858.

This version was adapted into "VOA's Special English" for people whose first language is not English.

The URL for the YouTube.com playlist for this story is at http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7E14F4612D603DDD

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