Grant Allen

Broschiertes Buch

The Thames Valley Catastrophe

Beschreibung

In the heart of a future London, the familiar landscape of the Thames Valley is transformed into an unrecognisable expanse of chaos and ruin. This gripping science fiction novella plunges readers into a speculative fiction realm where an environmental catastrophe triggers a devastating societal collapse. As the waters rise and the city teeters on the brink of destruction, the narrative unfurls with a haunting prescience that echoes the anxieties of our own time. Once lost to the sands of history, this disaster fiction gem was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been lovingly restored for today's and future generations, offering both science fiction enthusiasts and disaster fiction fans a chance to explore its chilling vision of a Victorian era dystopia. The tale's vivid depiction of calamity and human resilience places it alongside the works of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, making it a must-read for those who appreciate the classics of speculative fiction. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, a testament to the enduring power of storytelling to reflect and challenge our understanding of the world. Dive into this narrative of survival and witness a future London that serves as a poignant reminder of the fragile balance between humanity and nature.

Autor

Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 - 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Edition
• Seitenzahl: 24
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 53g
• ISBN-13: 9789373053097
• ISBN-10: 9373053094
• Artikelnr.: 76037861