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"차마르의 일곱 보석(The Seven Jewels of Chamar)"은 레이몬드 F. 존스(Raymond F. Jones)가 쓴 SF 단편 소설이다. 이 책은 1946년 Thrilling Wonder Stories 잡지에 처음 게재되었다. 이야기에는 모험, 미스터리, 탐험의 요소가 혼합되어 있다.
"차마르의 일곱 보석"은 야망, 책임감, 지식 탐구라는 주제를 탐구하는 매혹적인 탐험과 발견 이야기다. 이 책은 독자들이 우주의 신비와 그 비밀을 밝혀낼 때 발생할 수 있는 결과에 대해 깊이 생각해 보도록 유도한다.


"The Seven Jewels of Chamar" is a science fiction short story written by Raymond F. Jones. The book was first published in Thrilling Wonder Stories magazine in 1946. The story mixes elements of adventure, mystery, and exploration.
“The Seven Jewels of Chamar” is a fascinating story of exploration and discovery that explores themes of ambition, responsibility, and the quest for knowledge. This book invites readers to think deeply about the mysteries of the universe and the possible consequences of uncovering its secrets.

Summary
Scattered, they flamed like distant suns, maddening the beholder. United, they became a godlike power for the glory of the Solar System. But, their flame lances still white-hot from killing, young Ormondy and the fabulous Firebird learned how impossible was the price of that power.

The bearded giant, Thymar Ormondy, raised stiffly on one arm from the bed of litter on the damp cave floor. He pointed the charred stub of his other arm at his son.
"Beware the Firebird!" His voice was distorted with pain. "She'll kill a thousand men for every one of the Seven Jewels of Chamar."

Contents
CHAPTER I. The bearded giant, Thymar Ormondy
CHAPTER II. It was after dark when Nathan reached Aquatown
CHAPTER III. Nathan darted out of the room of the Stone Pig
CHAPTER IV. Nathan had never been in the part of the cavern
CHAPTER V. Slowly, in the depths of black space there swelled
CHAPTER VI. Mars was wholesome in death before
CHAPTER VII. Tabor pushed his way into the crowd
CHAPTER VIII. As she spoke, a burst of flame spatted sand
CHAPTER IX. The bloody dawn of Mars lit the ruins of Pheme