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The Waning of A World

by W. Elwyn Backus ...

Out of this grew the Palmer-Margard controversy which attracted such wide-spread interest. Profusely illustrated magazine articles abounded on the subject, while Sunday supplements, with imagination rampant, were in their glory. The upshot of this literary duel was the publication of a volume by Professor L. R. Margard, F. R. S., etc., in critical review of his contemporary’s deductions. Public ... Read more

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Out of this grew the Palmer-Margard controversy which attracted such wide-spread interest. Profusely illustrated magazine articles abounded on the subject, while Sunday supplements, with imagination rampant, were in their glory. The upshot of this literary duel was the publication of a volume by Professor L. R. Margard, F. R. S., etc., in critical review of his contemporary’s deductions. Public
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The waning of a world

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In "The Waning of a World," W. Elwyn Backus presents a poignant exploration of the theme of decline within human societies, deftly woven through a narrative that melds literary realism with philosophical introspection. The book vividly depicts a world unraveling under the weight of its own complexities, drawing inspiration from historical cycles of rise and fall. Backus's prose is both lyrical and ... Read more

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In "The Waning of a World," W. Elwyn Backus presents a poignant exploration of the theme of decline within human societies, deftly woven through a narrative that melds literary realism with philosophical introspection. The book vividly depicts a world unraveling under the weight of its own complexities, drawing inspiration from historical cycles of rise and fall. Backus's prose is both lyrical and
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Subterranea

A Strange Land Beneath the Pyramids

by W. Elwyn Backus ...

Narrated by Ian Gordon ...

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"Subterranea" is a novella by the little-known American author, W. Elwyn Backus. First published in Weird Tales in its November 1931 edition, the novella chronicles an expedition into a strange land beneath the Egyptian pyramids. ... Read more

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"Subterranea" is a novella by the little-known American author, W. Elwyn Backus. First published in Weird Tales in its November 1931 edition, the novella chronicles an expedition into a strange land beneath the Egyptian pyramids.
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The waning of a world

As a once-great world slowly fades into silence

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The Waning of a World by W. Elwyn Backus is a compelling science fiction narrative that explores the fragile balance of civilizations and the inevitable passage of time that shapes the destiny of worlds. Through thoughtful storytelling and imaginative vision, Backus presents a story that captures the grandeur of a world approaching its twilight while inviting readers to reflect on the rise, ... Read more

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The Waning of a World by W. Elwyn Backus is a compelling science fiction narrative that explores the fragile balance of civilizations and the inevitable passage of time that shapes the destiny of worlds. Through thoughtful storytelling and imaginative vision, Backus presents a story that captures the grandeur of a world approaching its twilight while inviting readers to reflect on the rise,
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Underworlds: 5 Tenebrous Terrors

by W. Elwyn Backus, Robert E. Howard, A. Merritt ...

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Under the surface we go, into hidden worlds of horror and madness...Contents:Subterranea by W. Elwyn Backus (Weird Tales 1931)"A strange land lying several miles beneath the Egyptian Pyramids."Caverns of Horror by Laurence Manning (Wonder Stories 1934)"Well, then, how about devils? Might they really exist down below?"The People of the Pit by A. Merritt (All-Story Weekly 1918)... ... Read more

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Under the surface we go, into hidden worlds of horror and madness...Contents:Subterranea by W. Elwyn Backus (Weird Tales 1931)"A strange land lying several miles beneath the Egyptian Pyramids."Caverns of Horror by Laurence Manning (Wonder Stories 1934)"Well, then, how about devils? Might they really exist down below?"The People of the Pit by A. Merritt (All-Story Weekly 1918)...
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This volume assembles no less than 40 stories set in H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. Ranging from Lovecraft's own tales (including classics such as the novel At the Mountains of Madness, "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," and "The Colour Out of Space") to works by his friends and contemporaries (Clark Ashton Smith, Robert E. Howard, Frank Belknap Long, and Robert Bloch), to later followers (Henry ... Read more

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This volume assembles no less than 40 stories set in H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. Ranging from Lovecraft's own tales (including classics such as the novel At the Mountains of Madness, "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," and "The Colour Out of Space") to works by his friends and contemporaries (Clark Ashton Smith, Robert E. Howard, Frank Belknap Long, and Robert Bloch), to later followers (Henry
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Classic Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories

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The stories of Mary Shelley, H. G. Wells, and Jules Verne paved the way for the fantastic science fiction literature that we all enjoy today. However, full appreciation of these contemporary works is impossible without an understanding of their literary roots. Classic Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories is a wonderful collection, comprising excerpts and short stories from some of the most beloved ... Read more

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The stories of Mary Shelley, H. G. Wells, and Jules Verne paved the way for the fantastic science fiction literature that we all enjoy today. However, full appreciation of these contemporary works is impossible without an understanding of their literary roots. Classic Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories is a wonderful collection, comprising excerpts and short stories from some of the most beloved
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Empire of the Atom and The Wizard of Linn: Global war smashed civilization—or so the legends told-but not all of its machines. A caste of "scientists" arose who knew how to repair and operate the ancient machines—but not how they worked—and worshipped at the altars of the atomic gods who were said to make the machines run. Society was a strange mix of the modern and the medieval, with armies ... Read more

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Empire of the Atom and The Wizard of Linn: Global war smashed civilization—or so the legends told-but not all of its machines. A caste of "scientists" arose who knew how to repair and operate the ancient machines—but not how they worked—and worshipped at the altars of the atomic gods who were said to make the machines run. Society was a strange mix of the modern and the medieval, with armies
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Pirates of Venus

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“Pirates of Venus“ is a novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, an American fiction writer, who created such great characters as Tarzan and John Carter of Mars.Pirates of Venus is a science fantasy novel, the first book in the Venus series. The events occur on a fictionalized version of the planet Venus, known as "Amtor" to its inhabitants. The novel contains elements of political satire aimed at communism ... Read more

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“Pirates of Venus“ is a novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, an American fiction writer, who created such great characters as Tarzan and John Carter of Mars.Pirates of Venus is a science fantasy novel, the first book in the Venus series. The events occur on a fictionalized version of the planet Venus, known as "Amtor" to its inhabitants. The novel contains elements of political satire aimed at communism
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Weird Tales: 101 Weird, Strange, and Supernatural Stories Volume 7

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Series series Civitas Library Classics
WEIRD TALES Volume 7 contains 101 stories of horror, hauntings, the occult, the supernatural, the strange, and the outlandish. May of these stories are from the pages of Weird Tales and other classic magazines which brought the work of masters like H.P. Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood, Robert E. Howard, Philip K. Dick, J.S. Le Fanu, Randall Garrett, Wilkie Collins, and many others to the public. ... Read more

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WEIRD TALES Volume 7 contains 101 stories of horror, hauntings, the occult, the supernatural, the strange, and the outlandish. May of these stories are from the pages of Weird Tales and other classic magazines which brought the work of masters like H.P. Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood, Robert E. Howard, Philip K. Dick, J.S. Le Fanu, Randall Garrett, Wilkie Collins, and many others to the public.
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The Soul of the Robot

The Soul of the Robot Book 1

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Series Book 1 - Gateway Essentials
He was unique. Alone in a world that did not understand him, he tested the super powers of his mind and body. More than a machine, but less than a man, he searched restlessly for the truth. Before his quest was done, he had died and been reborn, had fought his way from a grim dungeon to a royal throne.Jasperodus, the only super-robot to have been granted consciousness, must decide whether to share ... Read more

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He was unique. Alone in a world that did not understand him, he tested the super powers of his mind and body. More than a machine, but less than a man, he searched restlessly for the truth. Before his quest was done, he had died and been reborn, had fought his way from a grim dungeon to a royal throne.Jasperodus, the only super-robot to have been granted consciousness, must decide whether to share
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e-artnow presents to you this unique SF collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. E. M. Forster: The Machine Stops Richard Jefferies: After London Richard Stockham: Perchance to Dream Irving E. Cox: The Guardians Philip F. Nowlan: Armageddon–2419 A.D… George Griffith: The Angel of the Revolution… Percy Greg: Across the Zodiac ... Read more

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e-artnow presents to you this unique SF collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. E. M. Forster: The Machine Stops Richard Jefferies: After London Richard Stockham: Perchance to Dream Irving E. Cox: The Guardians Philip F. Nowlan: Armageddon–2419 A.D… George Griffith: The Angel of the Revolution… Percy Greg: Across the Zodiac
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