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Big Ancestor

Big Ancestor

L. Wallace, F.

Paperback

Science Fiction

ISBN10: 9354940897
ISBN13: 9789354940897
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Aug 17 2021
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A spark that still ignites the imagination. An adventure forged in the pulp era, where exploration and discovery collide with the moral questions of technology and empire. Big Ancestor is more than a science fiction novel; it is a vital doorway into vintage american science fiction, a classic that blends brisk, high-stakes storytelling with thoughtful questions about power, progress, and responsibility. Set in a mid twentieth century world of frontier science, the work moves with brisk propulsion and a keen eye for human motive, delivering a compelling tale of human versus empire that resonates with readers today. For science fiction readers, it offers a rare combination of wide adventure and intimate moral reflection, anchored by a lucid, accessible voice that invites both immersion and reflection. Historically significant and lovingly restored, this edition marks a turning point in Wallace's body of work and the broader f l wallace works in a landmark wallace science fiction collection. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is more than a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure for scholars, collectors, and casual readers alike. This complete work edition invites new generations to discover, savour, and debate a foundational pulp era adventure that continues to illuminate the possibilities-and the perils-of invention.

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