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Lucian's True history

Date1902
Names
(author of introduction)
FormatBook
Notes
Lucian was born in Samosata, capital of Commagene, in Syria (now modern Turkey). He traveled in the Meditteranean and as far West Gaul and allegedly wrote some 80 works. His "True History" is a satirical travelogue that includes a voyage to the Moon. It is one of the earliest texts that can be called science fiction. Translated by Francis Hickes, illustrated by William Strang, J. B. Clark and Aubrey Beardsley, with an introduction by Charles Whibley.

Subject
    GeographyCountryGreece
    Medium
    Hardcover books
    DimensionsCover size: 22.5 cm x 18 cm (8 7/8 in. x 7 1/16 in.)
    CollectionMerril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Object Number37131054539994D
    Catalogue Record for Print Book https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=1276646
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    1830
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    1806
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    1839
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    Fuller, J. G.
    1841
    Book cover; brown leather with gold decorations.
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    Day, Thomas, 1748-1789
    1827
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    Guillim, John, 1565-1621
    1660