As New Trade Paperback 1st printing (Originally published by Constable & Company, London, 1923). A fine, unread new copy. Famine sweeps across the world when a lab accident unleashes a virulent strain of bacteria [ oh, where have we seen that happen!!! ] that transforms healthy fields into barren wastelands. With the fate of the human race at stake, wealthy financier Stanley Nordenholt establishes a stronghold in central Scotland and assumes dictatorial powers to save what remains of the planet's starving population. This gripping tale of survival explores some of the moral dilemmas that arise in the wake of catastrophic events as well as their social, cultural, and political consequences. A precursor to the latter-day tales from the golden age of science fiction, this compelling novel was published by a noted British chemist in 1923. Acclaimed by the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction as "realistic, reasoned, sociologically observed, and credible, " it offers an ever-relevant warning against the exploitation of disaster as a pretext for the suspension of freedom, democracy, and justice. [certainly relevent in 2020! ]
Price: $13.00 from Alibris
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New in new dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
Very Good New unread book from publisher with some shelf wear. Ships in 1 business day. *
The book has been read but is in good condition. There is minor to moderate wear to the outside, including scuffs, corner dings, & edge curls. It stand/lays flat. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing. Used books should not be expected...
