BSFS Library
3rd Rock from the Sun
2011
Complete Season One 2 discs
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4 for the Future
1959 160 Pages (Pyramid)
Enough Rope by Poul Anderson The Claustrophile by Theodore Sturgeon The Children's Hour by Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore Plus X by Eric Frank Russell [...]
Enough Rope by Poul Anderson
The Claustrophile by Theodore Sturgeon
The Children's Hour by Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore
Plus X by Eric Frank Russell [less]
5 Children and It
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5 Unearthly Visions
1965 175 Pages (Fawcett Gold Medal Book)
Contents Legwork • by Eric Frank Russell Conditionally Human • by Walter M. Miller Jr. Stamped Caution • by Raymond Z. Gallun Dio • by Damon Knight Shadow World • by Clifford D. Simak [...]
Contents
Legwork • by Eric Frank Russell
Conditionally Human • by Walter M. Miller Jr.
Stamped Caution • by Raymond Z. Gallun
Dio • by Damon Knight
Shadow World • by Clifford D. Simak [less]
6 Great Short Novels of Science Fiction
1954 384 Pages (Dell)
Interior artwork by David Stone Contents: The Blast • by Stuart Cloete Coventry (Future History) • by Robert A. Heinlein The Other World • by Murray Leinster Barrier • by Anthony Boucher Surface Tension (Pantropy) • by James Blish Maturity • by Theodore Sturgeon First Printing – January, 1954 Second printing – October, 1955 Third printing – October, 1956 [...]
Interior artwork by David Stone
Contents:
The Blast • by Stuart Cloete
Coventry (Future History) • by Robert A. Heinlein
The Other World • by Murray Leinster
Barrier • by Anthony Boucher
Surface Tension (Pantropy) • by James Blish
Maturity • by Theodore Sturgeon
First Printing – January, 1954
Second printing – October, 1955
Third printing – October, 1956 [less]
8 Days
2004 (Tigress Press)
OCLC: 56601166 ISBN 13: 9780974084893 ISBN 10: 0974084891
Four brilliant scientists begin the process of cleansing humanity by systematically releasing a chemical to destroy the earth's undesirables. What they don't count on is demented, power-hungry Tony Andrews who has his own plan and weapons to dominate the world.
Four brilliant scientists begin the process of cleansing humanity by systematically releasing a chemical to destroy the earth's undesirables. What they don't count on is demented, power-hungry Tony Andrews who has his own plan and weapons to dominate the world. [less]
9th Annual of the Year's Best SF, The
1964 384 Pages
Collection
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10th Annual Edition The Year's Best SF
383 Pages
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10th Victim, The
1978 158 Pages (Gregg Press)
DDC: 813.54 LCC: PS3569.H392
OCLC: 3649714 ISBN 13: 9780839824404 ISBN 10: 0839824408
Book by Sheckley, Robert
Book by Sheckley, Robert [less]
12 Great Classics of Science Fiction
1963 192 Pages (Fawcett)
Groff Conklin here presents 12 masterful tales of science fiction that have--incredibly--been lost or overlooked since their original publication. Perceptive, witty, exciting and skillfully written, every story is a fascinating voyage of the creative imagination.
Groff Conklin here presents 12 masterful tales of science fiction that have--incredibly--been lost or overlooked since their original publication. Perceptive, witty, exciting and skillfully written, every story is a fascinating voyage of the creative imagination. [less]
13 Above the Night
1965 286 Pages (Dell)
Contents: Introduction (13 Above the Night) • (1965) • essay by Groff Conklin Founding Father • (1962) • novelette by J. F. Bone Mating Call • (1961) • shortstory by Frank Herbert Nice Girl with Five Husbands • (1951) • shortstory by Fritz Leiber Prone • (1954) • shortstory by Mack Reynolds The Education of Tigress McCardle • (1957) • shortstory by C. M. Kornbluth (aka The Education of Tigress Macardle) Now Inhale • (1959) • novelette by Eric Frank Russell The Back of [...]
Contents:
Introduction (13 Above the Night) • (1965) • essay by Groff Conklin
Founding Father • (1962) • novelette by J. F. Bone
Mating Call • (1961) • shortstory by Frank Herbert
Nice Girl with Five Husbands • (1951) • shortstory by Fritz Leiber
Prone • (1954) • shortstory by Mack Reynolds
The Education of Tigress McCardle • (1957) • shortstory by C. M. Kornbluth (aka The Education of Tigress Macardle)
Now Inhale • (1959) • novelette by Eric Frank Russell
The Back of Our Heads • (1958) • novelette by Stephen Barr
Button, Button • (1953) • shortstory by Isaac Asimov
The Deep Down Dragon • (1961) • shortstory by Judith Merril
The Kappa Nu Nexus • (1961) • shortstory by Avram Davidson and Morton Klass
Idiot Solvant • (1962) • shortstory by Gordon R. Dickson
Counter Security • (1963) • novelette by James White
The Dreistein Case • (1958) • shortstory by J. Lincoln Paine [less]
13 Great Stories of Science Fiction
1972 192 Pages (HODDER STOUGHTON LTD)
DDC: 808.838 LCC: PS374.S37
OCLC: 16247495 ISBN 13: 9780340024829 ISBN 10: 0340024828
From today's most celebrated writers of science fiction comes this baker's dozen. Contents: Introduction • essay by Groff Conklin The War is Over • by Algis Budrys The Light • (1957) • by Poul Anderson Compassion Circuit • by John Wyndham Volpla • (1956) • by Wyman Guin Silence, Please! (Tales from the White Hart) • by Arthur C. Clarke Allegory • by William T. Powers Soap Opera • by Alan Nelson Shipping Clerk • by William Morrison Technological Retreat • by G.C. Edmondson [...]
From today's most celebrated writers of science fiction comes this baker's dozen.
Contents:
Introduction • essay by Groff Conklin
The War is Over • by Algis Budrys
The Light • (1957) • by Poul Anderson
Compassion Circuit • by John Wyndham
Volpla • (1956) • by Wyman Guin
Silence, Please! (Tales from the White Hart) • by Arthur C. Clarke
Allegory • by William T. Powers
Soap Opera • by Alan Nelson
Shipping Clerk • by William Morrison
Technological Retreat • by G.C. Edmondson
The Analogues • by Damon Knight
The Available Data on the Worp Reaction • by Lion Miller
The Skills of Xanadu • by Theodore Sturgeon
The Machine • by Richard Gehman [less]
17 X Infinity
1963 272 Pages (Dell)
Introduction '63 Groff Conklin essay The Simian Problem '60 Hollis Alpert Strikebreaker '57 Isaac Asimov Come Into My Cellar/Boys! Raise Giant Mushrooms in Your Cellar! '62 Ray Bradbury MS Fnd in a Lbry '61 Hal Draper Cato the Martian '60 Howard Fast The Spaceman Cometh '55 Henry Gregor Felsen The Machine Stops '09 E.M. Forster Frances Harkins '52 Richard Goggin The Day They Got Boston '61 Herbert Gold A-W-F, Unlimited '61 Frank Herbert As Easy as ABC '12 Rudyard Kipling MacDonough's Song '12 [...]
Introduction '63 Groff Conklin essay
The Simian Problem '60 Hollis Alpert
Strikebreaker '57 Isaac Asimov
Come Into My Cellar/Boys! Raise Giant Mushrooms in Your Cellar! '62 Ray Bradbury
MS Fnd in a Lbry '61 Hal Draper
Cato the Martian '60 Howard Fast
The Spaceman Cometh '55 Henry Gregor Felsen
The Machine Stops '09 E.M. Forster
Frances Harkins '52 Richard Goggin
The Day They Got Boston '61 Herbert Gold
A-W-F, Unlimited '61 Frank Herbert
As Easy as ABC '12 Rudyard Kipling
MacDonough's Song '12 Rudyard Kipling poem
Silenzia '53 Alan Nelson
What to Do Until the Analyst Comes/Everybody's Happy But Me! '56 Frederik Pohl
Short in the Chest '54 Margaret St.Clair/aka Idris Seabright
The Last of the Spode '53 Evelyn E. Smith
Never Underestimate... '52 Theodore Sturgeon
Brooklyn Project '48 William Tenn [less]
18 Greatest Science Stories
1966 310 Pages (Tempo Books)
ISBN 10: 044853756
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21st Century Science Fiction
2013 300 Pages (Constable & Robinson)
DDC: 823.0876208092 LCC: PR1309.S3
OCLC: 885169806 ISBN 13: 9781472114389 ISBN 10: 1472114388
A fantastic collection of recent stories from some of science fiction's greatest up-and-coming authors, including many award-winners. David Hartwell and Patrick Nielsen Hayden have long been recognised as some of the most skilled and trusted arbiters in science fiction, but Twenty-First Century Science Fiction presents fans with a first opportunity to see their considerable talents combined, and also to get a unique perspective on what's coming next in the genre. The anthology includes authors [...]
A fantastic collection of recent stories from some of science fiction's greatest up-and-coming authors, including many award-winners. David Hartwell and Patrick Nielsen Hayden have long been recognised as some of the most skilled and trusted arbiters in science fiction, but Twenty-First Century Science Fiction presents fans with a first opportunity to see their considerable talents combined, and also to get a unique perspective on what's coming next in the genre. The anthology includes authors ranging from bestselling and established favourites to incandescent new talents, including Cory Doctorow, Catherynne M. Valente, John Scalzi, Jo Walton, Charles Stross, Elizabeth Bear and Peter Watts. The stories selected include winners and nominees of all of the science fiction genre's major awards. Stories include Bacigalupi's 'The Gambler' (Hugo, Nebula, Sturgeon and BSFA nominee), Bear's 'Tideline' (Hugo and Sturgeon winner), Cooper's 'Savant Songs' (Sturgeon nominee), Cornell's 'One of Our Bastards Is Missing' (Hugo nominee), Gregory's 'Second Person Present Tense' (Sturgeon nominee), Mary Robinette Kowal's 'Evil Robot Monkey' (Hugo nominee), David Levine's 'Tk'tk'tk' (Hugo winner), David Moles's 'Finisterra' (Hugo nominee, Sturgeon winner), Hannu Rajaniemi's 'His Master's Voice' (BSFA and Sturgeon winner), Rachel Swirsky's 'Eros', Philia, Agape (Hugo and Sturgeon nominee), Peter Watts's 'The Island' (Hugo winner, Sturgeon nominee). [less]
27th Day, The
1956 213 Pages (E. P. Dutton)
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40-Minute War, The
1984 281 Pages (Baen)
DDC: 813.54 LCC: PS3563.O87435
OCLC: 10605072 LCCN: 84006194 ISBN 13: 9780671559106 ISBN 10: 0671559109
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50 Sci FI Classics
5 DVDs
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52: The Novel
2007 368 Pages (Ace Trade)
DDC: 808.80352 LCC: PS3603.O9
OCLC: 85623737 LCCN: 2007008291 ISBN 13: 9780441015078 ISBN 10: 0441015077
The epic follow-up to Infinite Crisis-starring the superheroes of the DC Comics universe. Earth's greatest protectors-Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman-have vanished. The cities of Metropolis and Gotham are overrun with criminal activity both on the streets and behind the closed doors of powerful corporations as villains take advantage of the absence of superheroes. In their place stand the veteran and rookie heroes they inspired. From popular media personality Booster Gold and the [...]
The epic follow-up to Infinite Crisis-starring the superheroes of the DC Comics universe. Earth's greatest protectors-Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman-have vanished. The cities of Metropolis and Gotham are overrun with criminal activity both on the streets and behind the closed doors of powerful corporations as villains take advantage of the absence of superheroes. In their place stand the veteran and rookie heroes they inspired. From popular media personality Booster Gold and the enigmatic Question to the mysterious vigilante Batwoman and the secretive Supernova, these heroes are the only ones who can turn the tide against a vast conspiracy of evil determined to take control of the planet. This is the story of one year without the world's greatest superheroes. Twelve months. 365 days. 52 weeks. [less]
97th Step, The
1989 304 Pages (Ace)
LCC: PS3566.E7168
OCLC: 20807835 LCCN: 97821055 ISBN 13: 9780441581054 ISBN 10: 0441581056
The story of Emile Khadaji's mentor, who lived a life of desolation and thievery before training as a warrior by the Siblings of the Shroud-learning lethal skills that would some day forge a legend and conquer an empire.
The story of Emile Khadaji's mentor, who lived a life of desolation and thievery before training as a warrior by the Siblings of the Shroud-learning lethal skills that would some day forge a legend and conquer an empire. [less]
100 Great Fantasy Short Short Stories
(Avon Books (Mm))
DDC: 813.087608 LCC: PS648.F3
OCLC: 13692699 ISBN 13: 9780380699179 ISBN 10: 0380699176
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100 Great Science Fiction Short Short Stories
1978 270 Pages (Doubleday)
DDC: 813.0876 LCC: PS648.S3
OCLC: 3671091 ISBN 13: 9780385130448 ISBN 10: 0385130449
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334
1974 269 Pages (Carroll & Graf Pub)
DDC: 813.54 LCC: PS3554.I8
OCLC: 16643772 LCCN: 73167521 ISBN 13: 9780881843408 ISBN 10: 0881843407
Set 50 years into the future in New York, technocrats and administrators have alleviated the ills of economic deprivation. But in this "paradise" of harmonious life, there seems a sense of spiritual alienation. The residents at 334--a huge and anonymous apartment complex--give us a vivid, humorous and disturbing view of what the future holds.
Set 50 years into the future in New York, technocrats and administrators have alleviated the ills of economic deprivation. But in this "paradise" of harmonious life, there seems a sense of spiritual alienation. The residents at 334--a huge and anonymous apartment complex--give us a vivid, humorous and disturbing view of what the future holds. [less]
400 Billion Stars
1988 (Del Rey)
DDC: 823.914 LCC: PR6063.A12
OCLC: 17965577 LCCN: 87091853 ISBN 13: 9780345351753 ISBN 10: 0345351754
Dorothy Yoshida is a telepath, and a really rather good one at that. She's also a scientist, and when a small planet begins to manifest some unusual signs she is sent to investigate. The planet is more than it seems, and on further investigation the scientists begin to suspect it has been artificially altered. But despite their suspicions the only life they can detect is on the surface, none of which has advanced far above the level of animals. And despite the hopes of mankind to find something [...]
Dorothy Yoshida is a telepath, and a really rather good one at that. She's also a scientist, and when a small planet begins to manifest some unusual signs she is sent to investigate. The planet is more than it seems, and on further investigation the scientists begin to suspect it has been artificially altered. But despite their suspicions the only life they can detect is on the surface, none of which has advanced far above the level of animals. And despite the hopes of mankind to find something which will help them in a burgeoning war against other species, there seems to be nothing there to aid them. With Dorothy's arrival, however, they are in for some surprising discoveries. [less]
6:02
1988 (Grand Central Publishing)
LCC: PS3553.L45
OCLC: 17718589 LCCN: 98809561 ISBN 13: 9780445205628 ISBN 10: 0445205628
Two minutes after six. The time of little Annette's birth and her tragic death six years later. It is also the time she haunts her mother, Isabelle, and the time--decreed by destiny--when Isabelle must confront the dreadful incarnation of her daughter.
Two minutes after six. The time of little Annette's birth and her tragic death six years later. It is also the time she haunts her mother, Isabelle, and the time--decreed by destiny--when Isabelle must confront the dreadful incarnation of her daughter. [less]
1632
2000 504 Pages (Baen)
DDC: 813.54 LCC: PS3556.L548
OCLC: 42786188 LCCN: 99055275 ISBN 13: 9780671578497 ISBN 10: 0671578499
1632 is an alternate history written by Eric Flint, the author of Mother of Demons, which was selected by Science Fiction Chronicle as one of the best novels of 1997. Flint is also the co-author, with David Drake, of the acclaimed Belisarius series: An Oblique Approach, In the Heart of Darkness, Destiny's Shield and Fortune's Stroke (forthcoming in June, 2000). The bestselling SF author David Weber says of Destiny's Shield: "It isn't often you come across a book or [...]
1632 is an alternate history written by Eric Flint, the author of Mother of Demons, which was selected by Science Fiction Chronicle as one of the best novels of 1997. Flint is also the co-author, with David Drake, of the acclaimed Belisarius series: An Oblique Approach, In the Heart of Darkness, Destiny's Shield and Fortune's Stroke (forthcoming in June, 2000). The bestselling SF author David Weber says of Destiny's Shield: "It isn't often you come across a book or series you recommend to everyone. This one is an exception. But all three books. Read them. Now!" [less]
1635: Cannon Law
2006 432 Pages (Baen)
DDC: 813.54 LCC: PS3556.L548
OCLC: 68965718 LCCN: 2008035303 ISBN 13: 9781416509387 ISBN 10: 1416509380
Rome, 1635, and Grantville's diplomatic team, headed by Sharon Nichols, are making scant headway now it has become politically inexpedient for Pope Urban VIII to talk to them any more. Sharon doesn't mind, she has a wedding to plan. Frank Stone has moved to Rome and is attempting to bring about the revolution one pizza at a time. Cardinal Borja is gathering votes to bring the Church's reformers to a halt in their tracks, on the orders of the King of Spain. Meanwhile, trouble is brewing in the [...]
Rome, 1635, and Grantville's diplomatic team, headed by Sharon Nichols, are making scant headway now it has become politically inexpedient for Pope Urban VIII to talk to them any more. Sharon doesn't mind, she has a wedding to plan. Frank Stone has moved to Rome and is attempting to bring about the revolution one pizza at a time. Cardinal Borja is gathering votes to bring the Church's reformers to a halt in their tracks, on the orders of the King of Spain. Meanwhile, trouble is brewing in the streets, shadowy agitators are stirring up trouble and Spain's armies are massed across the border in the Kingdom of Naples, Cardinal Barberini wants the pamphleteers to stop slandering him and it looks like it's going to be a long, hot summer. Except that Cardinal Borja has more ambitions than his masters in Madrid know about, and has the assistance of Spain's most notorious secret agent to bring about his sinister designs. [less]
1635: The Tangled Web
2011 528 Pages (Baen)
DDC: 813.6 LCC: PS3604.E448
OCLC: 732667661 ISBN 13: 9781439134542 ISBN 10: 1439134545
This is a follow-up to New York Times best-seller Eric Flint and ace historian Virginia DeMarce’s 1634: The Bavarian Crisis. Here DeMarce follows Flint’s “alternate timeline” and delivers another entry in the hugely popular Ring of Fire alternate history series. Freedom-loving modern Americans thrown back in time must carve out lives in war-torn 17th century Europe – a time and place that’s got one foot firmly planted in the Dark Ages.& [...]
This is a follow-up to New York Times best-seller Eric Flint and ace historian Virginia DeMarce’s 1634: The Bavarian Crisis. Here DeMarce follows Flint’s “alternate timeline” and delivers another entry in the hugely popular Ring of Fire alternate history series. Freedom-loving modern Americans thrown back in time must carve out lives in war-torn 17th century Europe – a time and place that’s got one foot firmly planted in the Dark Ages. Long-time Eric Flint collaborator and Stanford-educated historian Virginia DeMarce delivers an intricate web of interrelated adventures in alternate history master Eric Flint’s hugely popular “Ring of Fire” series. A cosmic accident sets the modern town of Grantville, West Virginia, down in war-torn seventeenth century Europe and a new nation is forged. Now bewildered down-timers and freedom-loving future folk who lived near the “displaced” form the future must learn to weave their lives together. 21st century ideals run head-on into medieval skullduggery – along with a few admirable ancient customs that aren’t going to crumble overnight. Or ever. Up-timer and down-timer alike fight it out, strike deals, and forge a new nation. To do so, both sides must break a few mind-forged manacles in the process. About 1634: The Bavarian Crisis by Eric Flint and Virginia DeMarce:“. . . fascinating reading. . . . It is especially refreshing to read…how modern ideas of human rights, education…and law might have affected the Europe of the 30 Years War.” —Publishers Weekly About Eric Flint’s “Ring of Fire” series:“This alternate history series is…a landmark…” – Booklist“[Eric] Flint's 1632 universe seems to be inspiring a whole new crop of gifted alternate historians.”–Booklist“…reads like a technothriller set in the age of the Medicis…”– Publishers Weekly“…each new entry appears better than the previous one, a seemingly impossible feat…terrific.” – Midwest Book Review [less]
1636: The Kremlin Games
2012 416 Pages (Baen)
DDC: 813.6 LCC: PS3556.L548
OCLC: 776776088 LCCN: 2012003330 ISBN 13: 9781451637762 ISBN 10: 1451637764
A new addition to the multiple New York Times best-selling Ring of Fire series. After carving a place for itself in war-torn 17th century Europe, the modern town of Grantville, West Virginia continues its quest for survival. A Grantville resident helps Russia modernize, but he in turn must deal with 1600s Russian culture and politics—or wind up dead.1636. Grantville has bounced back and established its new mission and identity, but it seems some have been left behind—people like Bernie [...]
A new addition to the multiple New York Times best-selling Ring of Fire series. After carving a place for itself in war-torn 17th century Europe, the modern town of Grantville, West Virginia continues its quest for survival. A Grantville resident helps Russia modernize, but he in turn must deal with 1600s Russian culture and politics—or wind up dead.1636. Grantville has bounced back and established its new mission and identity, but it seems some have been left behind—people like Bernie Zeppi, courageous in the battle, but unable to figure out what to do with himself in a world that’s utterly changed. Then Russian emissary Vladimir Gorchacov arrives in Grantville and hires Bernie to journey to Moscow and bring the future to a Russia mired in slavish serfdom and byzantine imperial plots. Bernie jumps at the chance. He figures it to be an easy gig, complete with high pay and hot-and-cold running women. But one thing Bernie hasn’t counted on is the chance to find his purpose in Mother Russia, from fighting the needless death of children from typhoid to building the first dirigible in Russian history. And then there’s love. Just as Bernie realizes his feeling for a certain Russian noblewoman may have gone way beyond respect, he finds them both enmeshed in the deadly politics of Kremlin power struggles. Comprehensive Teacher's Guide available. [less]
1812: The Rivers of War
2006 560 Pages (Del Rey)
DDC: 813.54 LCC: PS3556.L548
OCLC: 74908064 ISBN 13: 9780345465689 ISBN 10: 0345465687
Eric Flint’s acclaimed 1634: The Galileo Affair was a national bestseller from one of the most talked-about voices in his field. Now, in this extraordinary new alternate history, Flint begins a dramatic saga of the North American continent at a dire turning point, forging its identity and its future in the face of revolt from within, and attack from without. In the War of 1812, U.S. troops are battling the British on the Canadian border, even as a fierce fight is being waged against the Creek [...]
Eric Flint’s acclaimed 1634: The Galileo Affair was a national bestseller from one of the most talked-about voices in his field. Now, in this extraordinary new alternate history, Flint begins a dramatic saga of the North American continent at a dire turning point, forging its identity and its future in the face of revolt from within, and attack from without. In the War of 1812, U.S. troops are battling the British on the Canadian border, even as a fierce fight is being waged against the Creek followers of the Indian leader Tecumseh and his brother, known as The Prophet. In Europe, Napoleon Bonaparte’s war has become a losing proposition, and the British are only months away from unleashing a frightening assault on Washington itself. Fateful choices are being made in the corridors of power and on the American frontier. As Andrew Jackson, backed by Cherokee warriors, leads a fierce attack on the Creek tribes, his young republic will soon need every citizen soldier it can find.What if–at this critical moment–bonds were forged between men of different races and tribes? What if the Cherokee clans were able to muster an integrated front, and the U.S. government faced a united Indian nation bolstered by escaping slaves, freed men of color, and even influential white allies? Through the remarkable adventures of men who were really there–men of mixed race, mixed emotions, and a singular purpose–The Rivers of War carries us in this new direction, brilliantly transforming an extraordinary chapter of American history.With a cast of unforgettable characters–from James Monroe and James Madison to Sam Houston, Francis Scott Key, and Cherokee chiefs John Ross and Major Ridge–The Rivers of War travels from the battle of Horseshoe Bend to the battle of New Orleans, and brings every explosive moment to life. With exquisite attention to detail, an extraordinary grasp of history, and a storyteller’s gift for the dramatic, Flint delivers a bold, thought-provoking epic of enemies and allies, traitors and revolutionaries, and illuminates who we are as a nation, how we got here, and how history itself is made–and remade.From the Hardcover edition. [less]
1824: The Arkansas War
2007 493 Pages (Del Rey)
DDC: 813.54 LCC: PS3556.L548
OCLC: 184840639 ISBN 13: 9780345465702 ISBN 10: 0345465709
In the newest volume of this exhilarating series, Eric Flint continues to reshape American history, imagining how a continent and its people might have taken a different path to its future. With 1824: The Arkansas War, he spins an astounding and provocative saga of heroism, battlefield action, racial conflict, and rebellion as a nation recovering from war is plunged into a dangerous era of secession.Buffered by Spanish possessions to the south and by free states and two rivers to the north, [...]
In the newest volume of this exhilarating series, Eric Flint continues to reshape American history, imagining how a continent and its people might have taken a different path to its future. With 1824: The Arkansas War, he spins an astounding and provocative saga of heroism, battlefield action, racial conflict, and rebellion as a nation recovering from war is plunged into a dangerous era of secession.Buffered by Spanish possessions to the south and by free states and two rivers to the north, Arkansas has become a country of its own: a hybrid confederation of former slaves, Native American Cherokee and Creek clans, and white abolitionists–including one charismatic warrior who has gone from American hero to bête noire. Irish-born Patrick Driscol is building a fortune and a powerful army in the Arkansas Confederacy, inflaming pro-slavers in Washington and terrifying moderates as well. Caught in the middle is President James Monroe, the gentlemanly Virginian entering his final year in office with a demagogic House Speaker, Henry Clay, nipping at his heels and fanning the fires of war. But Driscol, whose black artillerymen smashed both the Louisiana militia in 1820 and the British in New Orleans, remains a magnet for revolution. And fault lines are erupting throughout the young republic–so that every state, every elected official, and every citizen will soon be forced to choose a side. For a country whose lifeblood is infected with the slave trade, the war of 1824 will be a bloody crisis of conscience, politics, economics, and military maneuvering that will draw in players from as far away as England. For such men as Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, Commissioner of Indian Affairs Sam Houston, charismatic war hero Andrew Jackson, and the violent abolitionist John Brown, it is a time to change history itself.Filled with fascinating insights into some of America’s most intriguing historical figures, 1824: The Arkansas War confirms Eric Flint as a true master of alternate history, a novelist who brings to bear exhaustive research, remarkable intuition, and a great storyteller’s natural gifts to chronicle the making of our nation as it might have been.From the Hardcover edition. [less]
1973 Annual World's Best SF, The
1973 271 Pages (Daw Books)
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1974 Annual World's Best SF, The
1974 245 Pages (Daw Books)
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1975 Annual World's Best SF, The
1975 277 Pages (Daw Books)
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1976 Annual World's Best Science Fiction
1976 304 Pages (Daw)
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1978 Annual World's Best SF, The
1978 277 Pages (DAW Books)
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