The image of the dying Mars and its ancient culture was retained, in numerous versions and variations, in most science fiction works depicting Mars in the first half of the twentieth century (see Mars in fiction). Even when proven to be factually mistaken, the vision of Mars derived from his theories remains enshrined in works that remain in print and widely read as classics of science fiction.
the image of the dying mars and its ancient culture was retained in numerous versions and variations in most science fiction works depicting mars in the first half of the twentieth century (see mars in fiction) even when proven to be factually mistaken the vision of mars derived from his theories remains enshrined in works that remain in print and widely read as classics of science fiction