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Great Science-Fiction & Fantasy Works
Science-fiction & fantasy literature: a critical list with discussions.
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Prelude to Eternity: Available Copies
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Prelude to Eternity: A Romance of the First Time Machine by Stableford, Brian
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Fairfield, OH, U.S.A.) New Book
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Paperback. In an alternate England in which Cromwell's revolution succeeded, Michael Laurel attends a 19th-century party to witness the demonstration of the first time machine. But Michael comes to realize that the entire future of the world might be at stake--and the past as well--if the machine malfunctions. How can he, a mere artist, possibly make a difference to the ultimate fate of the universe? A grand adventure in the style of A. E. van Vogt and Thomas Love Peacock. In an alternate England in which Cromwell's revolution succeeded, Michael Laurel attends a 19th-century party to witness the demonstration of the first time machine. But Michael comes to realize that the entire future of the world might be at stake—and the past as well—if the machine malfunctions. How can he, a mere artist, possibly make a difference to the ultimate fate of the universe? A grand adventure in the style of A. E. van Vogt and Thomas Love Peacock. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH (Einbeck, Germany) New Book
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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In an alternate England in which Cromwell's revolution succeeded, Michael Laurel attends a 19th-century party to witness the demonstration of the first time machine. But Michael comes to realize that the entire future of the world might be at stake--and the past as well--if the machine malfunctions. How can he, a mere artist, possibly make a difference to the ultimate fate of the universe A grand adventure in the style of A. E. van Vogt and Thomas Love Peacock.
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Seller: moluna (Greven, Germany) New Book
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KlappentextrnrnIn an alternate England in which Cromwell s revolution succeeded, Michael Laurel attends a 19th-century party to witness the demonstration of the first time machine. But Michael comes to realize that the entire future of the world.
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