A Demigod
[Edward Payson Jackson]
Sold by Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
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AbeBooks Seller since 18 May 2007
Used - Hardcover
Condition: Used - Good
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Add to basketSold by Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Association Member:
AbeBooks Seller since 18 May 2007
Condition: Used - Good
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketThe first edition of this science fiction novel which looks into eugenics, an uncommon work written by Edward Payson Jackson. The first edition of this uncommon work.'A Demigod' follows aa Eugenics programmes founded in Greece in the seventeenth century; in the late nineteenth century, this programme has created a Superman, who has extraordinary strength and intellect. This superman, named Hector Vyr, was compared by reviewers to Hercules, Theseus, and Perseus.This was one of the first fictional works to explore the themes of eugenics, and looks at how it could affect mankind.By Edward Payson Jackson, an educator of science and classics.Wakefield Public Library label to the front paste down, their blind stamp to the title page.Twelve pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with some light marks to the boards and spine, heavier to the tail of the boards. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Discolouration to the rear joint. Library label to the front paste down. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper. Surface wear to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Blind stamp to the title page. Good.
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