Miracle

Published in 1942, 'Miracle' by Ray Cummings is a science fiction novel that delves into themes of time travel, fate, and destiny. The story follows Alan Dane, who inherits his grandfather's ambition to create a time-traveling device. After successfully activating the machine, he journeys back to 1650 to save two individuals, Peter Van Saant and Greta Dykeman, from a Native American attack, ultimately realizing the profound impact of his actions on his own lineage and the interconnectedness of time. This work is notable for its exploration of the implications of time travel on history and personal destiny.