The City of Gold and Lead: 02 (Tripods (Paperback)) - Softcover

Christopher, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0689856660 ISBN 13: 9780689856662

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2003

Synopsis

Long ago, the Tripods--huge, three-legged machines--descended upon Earth and took control. Now people unquestioningly accept the Tripods' power. They have no control over their thoughts or their lives. But for a brief time in each person's life--in childhood--he is not a slave. For Will, his time of freedom is about to end--unless he can escape to the White Mountains, where the possibility of freedom still exists. The Tripods trilogy follows the adventures of Will and his cohorts, as they try to evade the Tripods and maintian their freedom and ultimately do battle against them. The prequel, When the Tripods Came, explains how the Tripods first invaded and gained control of the planet.

About this title

About the Author:

John Christopher was the pseudonym of Samuel Youd, who was born in Lancashire, England, in 1922. He was the author of more than fifty novels and novellas, as well as numerous short stories. His most famous books include The Death of Grass, the Tripods trilogy, The Lotus Caves, and The Guardians.

Synopsis:

Three boys set out on a secret mission to penetrate the City of the Tripods and learn more about these strange beings that rule the earth.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0689856660
• ISBN 13: 9780689856662
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 224