Synopsis
A comet is headed at the earth.
History
First publication: December 1839 Burton's Gentleman’s Magazine
Review
This is a true science fiction story and an end of the world story. I feel certain that it was an influence on both The Star and In the Days of the Comet by H. G. Wells. Excellent story.
Videos
We have the story in these editions:
Poetry and Tales, edited by Patrick F. Quinn, slipcased, Suntup Editions, 2022-00-00