The Great War Syndicate: An Early Science Fiction Tale of Technological Warfare - Softcover

Stockton, Frank R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1604591226 ISBN 13: 9781604591224

Publisher: Wilder Publications, 2009

Synopsis

In the spring of a certain year, not far from the close of the nineteenth century, when the political relations between the United States and Great Britain became so strained that careful observers on both sides of the Atlantic were forced to the belief that a serious break in these relations might be looked for at any time, the fishing schooner Eliza Drum sailed from a port in Maine for the banks of Newfoundland.

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About the Author

Frank R. Stockton (1834-1902) was an American writer and humorist best known for his imaginative short stories and novels. Born in Philadelphia, Stockton first worked as an engraver before turning to writing, eventually becoming one of the most popular contributors to American magazines during the late nineteenth century.He achieved lasting fame with his famous short story "The Lady, or the Tiger?" and wrote numerous works blending humor, fantasy, and speculative ideas. Stockton's fiction often explored unusual situations and imaginative concepts, making him an early contributor to the development of American speculative storytelling.The Great War Syndicate is among his most unusual works, combining adventure with forward-looking speculation about technology and warfare.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wilder Publications
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1604591226
• ISBN 13: 9781604591224
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 68