Publisher's Synopsis
The Unknown Quantity is a novel written by Henry Van Dyke that tells the story of a young man named Richard Dalloway who is struggling to find his purpose in life. Richard is a talented mathematician who has always been fascinated by the mysteries of the universe, but he feels lost and unfulfilled. One day, he meets a mysterious woman named Zita, who introduces him to a secret society of thinkers and philosophers who are searching for the ""unknown quantity"" - the answer to the ultimate question of existence. As Richard delves deeper into this world, he begins to uncover the truth about himself and his place in the universe. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old sage, a beautiful and enigmatic woman, and a mad scientist who is on the brink of discovering the secrets of the universe. The Unknown Quantity is a fascinating and thought-provoking novel that explores the nature of existence, the mysteries of the universe, and the search for meaning in life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
