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The Martian

- A Novel (1897)

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The Martian: A Novel is a science fiction novel written by George Du Maurier and first published in 1897. The novel tells the story of an alien invasion of Earth by Martians, who land in a small town in England and proceed to wreak havoc on the population. The main protagonist of the novel is a young man named Richard Blake, who witnesses the invasion and becomes involved in the fight against the Martians.The novel is notable for its vivid and detailed descriptions of the Martian invasion, which are both terrifying and awe-inspiring. Du Maurier's Martians are depicted as highly advanced and intelligent beings, with technology far beyond anything on Earth. They possess powerful weapons, including heat rays and poisonous gas, and are virtually invulnerable to human attacks.Despite the overwhelming power of the Martians, the human characters in the novel refuse to give up and continue to fight back against the invaders. The novel is a testament to the resilience and courage of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.Overall, The Martian: A Novel is a classic work of science fiction that has influenced countless other works in the genre. It remains a popular and highly regarded novel to this day, and is a must-read for fans of science fiction and classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164047254
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 486
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 644 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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The Martian: A Novel is a science fiction novel written by George Du Maurier and first published in 1897. The novel tells the story of an alien invasion of Earth by Martians, who land in a small town in England and proceed to wreak havoc on the population. The main protagonist of the novel is a young man named Richard Blake, who witnesses the invasion and becomes involved in the fight against the Martians.The novel is notable for its vivid and detailed descriptions of the Martian invasion, which are both terrifying and awe-inspiring. Du Maurier's Martians are depicted as highly advanced and intelligent beings, with technology far beyond anything on Earth. They possess powerful weapons, including heat rays and poisonous gas, and are virtually invulnerable to human attacks.Despite the overwhelming power of the Martians, the human characters in the novel refuse to give up and continue to fight back against the invaders. The novel is a testament to the resilience and courage of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.Overall, The Martian: A Novel is a classic work of science fiction that has influenced countless other works in the genre. It remains a popular and highly regarded novel to this day, and is a must-read for fans of science fiction and classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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