The Airlords of Han - Nowlan, Philip Francis
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The Airlords of Han, the sequel to Armageddon 2419 A.D., continues the adventures of Buck Rogers, the famous sci-fi adventure hero of early comics and radio shows. Originally published in Amazing Stories in 1929, in the 1960s this novella was later combined with Nowlan¿s original piece and re-published under the title Armageddon 2419 A.D.. In it Buck Rogers and his wife, Wilma Deering, lead Americans in a conclusive battle with the evil Han Empire. The story reflects the ¿Yellow Peril¿ mindset at the time of its writing, and successfully predicts many future technologies, including bazookas, night-vision devices, and paratroopers.…mehr

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The Airlords of Han, the sequel to Armageddon 2419 A.D., continues the adventures of Buck Rogers, the famous sci-fi adventure hero of early comics and radio shows. Originally published in Amazing Stories in 1929, in the 1960s this novella was later combined with Nowlan¿s original piece and re-published under the title Armageddon 2419 A.D.. In it Buck Rogers and his wife, Wilma Deering, lead Americans in a conclusive battle with the evil Han Empire. The story reflects the ¿Yellow Peril¿ mindset at the time of its writing, and successfully predicts many future technologies, including bazookas, night-vision devices, and paratroopers.
Autorenporträt
Nowlan was born on November 13, 1888. While attending the University of Pennsylvania, Nowlan was a member of The Mask and Wig Club, holding significant roles in the annual productions between 1907 and 1909. After attending the University of Pennsylvania he worked as a newspaper columnist. Nowlan was married to Theresa Junker, and they had ten children.