"[...]than a century from early rocket experiments to the mile-long factories turning out charlesite. In that century man had even added to his morsels of self-knowledge a trifle more than he possessed in the days of flint ax and reeking cave. "We are in atmosphere," said the earphones.... Time: a cerebral invention? How long is a May fly's life to a May fly...? "Braking starts in forty-five seconds. Warn the others." Paul shoved down the mouthpiece, echoing the message. Wright said, "Six pushed-around people. The arrogance ...
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"[...]than a century from early rocket experiments to the mile-long factories turning out charlesite. In that century man had even added to his morsels of self-knowledge a trifle more than he possessed in the days of flint ax and reeking cave. "We are in atmosphere," said the earphones.... Time: a cerebral invention? How long is a May fly's life to a May fly...? "Braking starts in forty-five seconds. Warn the others." Paul shoved down the mouthpiece, echoing the message. Wright said, "Six pushed-around people. The arrogance of man! Doing fine, Paul." Pressure-not too bad. A long roaring. But then the stars.... The stars went mad. A glare-a cruel second of the light of the star that was now the sun and a flicker of red-green, not real. The roaring paused.[...]."
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Very Good. 1966. Mass Market Paperback. Good clean copy. Showing minor shelf and reading wear, remains a nice copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Tight, square, clean, no markings, no spine creases. Looks never read. Some age-tanning. Faded spine. Next day shipping. Free tracking info. 219 p.; 18 cm. "9442." Cover illustration by Hoot v.z.
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Good. Good condition. (Sci-fi, Adventure, Pioneer) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.