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Away from the here and now : stories in pseudo-science

Date1947
FormatBook
Notes
A collection of short stories first published in the pulp magazines "Weird Tales," "Amazing Stories" and "Science Wonder Quarterly." Inscribed by the author. Stories: A runaway world -- The fate of the Poseidonia -- A certain soldier -- The diabolical drug -- The miracle of the lily -- Baby on Neptune -- The artificial man -- The menace of Mars -- The evolutionary monstrosity -- The fifth dimension -- The ape cycle.
Medium
DimensionsCover size: 19.5 cm x 13.5 cm (7 11/16 in. x 5 5/16 in.)
Language
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131054513536D
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