Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Francis Bacon's New Atlantis could be considered the earliest science fiction tale in the English language. Other early science fiction stories in this collection include: -- The Dream of Scipio by Cicero -- True History by Lucian of Samosata -- Icaro-Menippus by Lucian of Samosata -- Urashima Taro -- The Ebony Horse -- The City of Brass -- The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.

The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall was first published in June 1835. The tale tells of Hans Pfaall's journey to the Moon by hot air balloon, and gives an account of how he survived travelling through the vacuum of space. Other early science fiction tales in this collection include: -- The Blazing World (excerpt) by Margaret Cavendish -- The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne -- Micromegas by Voltaire -- Comical History of the States and Empires of the Moon (excerpt) by Cyrano de Bergerac -- The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion by Edgar Allan Poe -- Rappaccini's Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

A collection of ballads, poems and lyrics by singer-songwriter balladeer David Lear (The Nob Hill Billys, Faith River Worship, The Que) with most entries written while living on a farm outside Austin, Texas.

Micromegas was first published in 1752 and is one of Voltaire's best-known works. The story tells of two giant extraterrestrials who travel across the solar system, eventually reaching the Earth. Other science fiction tales in this collection include: -- The Dream of Scipio by Cicero -- True History by Lucian of Samosata -- Icaro-Menippus by Lucian of Samosata -- Urashima Taro -- The Ebony Horse -- The City of Brass -- The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.

The Man in the Moone is perhaps the oldest work of science fiction in the English language, and tells of a man's visit to the lunar surface where he discovers a Utopian paradise. Other early science fiction tales in this collection include: -- The Dream of Scipio by Cicero -- True History by Lucian of Samosata -- Icaro-Menippus by Lucian of Samosata -- Urashima Taro -- The Ebony Horse -- The City of Brass -- The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.

Urashima Taro is perhaps the earliest time travel tale ever written. This story dating from the eighth century, tells of a fisherman who ventures on a trip beneath the sea to the palace of the Dragon God. He stays for just three days, but when he returns to his homeland he finds himself transported three hundred years into the future... Other early science fiction tales in this collection include: -- The Dream of Scipio by Cicero -- True History by Lucian of Samosata -- The Ebony Horse -- The City of Brass -- The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter -- Icaro-Menippus by Lucian of Samosata -- Micromegas by Voltaire.

EVER SINCE THE FEDERAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 HUGE RADIO GROUPS HAVE TAKEN THEIR EYE OFF THE BALL IN SERVICING WHAT THEY CLAIMED WERE THEIR THREE MAIN CUSTOMER GROUPS:
1. THEIR LISTENERS
2. THEIR ADVERTISERS
3. THEIR EMPLOYEES

THIS IS THE JOURNEY OF ONE PERSON THROUGH THESE TRAGIC TIMES OF THE DEMISE OF A ONCE GREAT INDUSTRY

Lucian of Samosata's True History, written almost two thousand years ago, is one of the earliest science fiction tales ever written, and tells of a man's fantastic adventures including a trip to the moon. Other tales in this early science fiction collection include: -- The Dream of Scipio by Cicero -- Icaro-Menippus by Lucian of Samosata -- Urashima Taro -- The Ebony Horse -- The City of Brass -- The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter -- Micromegas by Voltaire.

A fantastic collection of the earliest science fiction stories ever, including: -- The Dream of Scipio by Cicero -- Icaro-Menippus by Lucian of Samosata -- True History by Lucian of Samosata -- Urashima Taro -- The Ebony Horse -- The City of Brass -- The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter -- The Man in the Moone by Francis Godwin.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.