London, Hutchinson, 1901. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A very good copy. Naval adventure with science fiction elements. 4pp ads dated Autumn 1901 to the rear. [Locke, vI, p97]. Some toning to the edges, bumping to the tips, a little offsetting, but fine overall. Blind stamp to the front endpaper. George Griffith (1857-1906) was one of the leading voices in contemporary science fiction / scientific romance, particularly in the future war subgenre. He first found success with The Angel of the Revolution which was the most popular work of science fiction at the time until the Time Machine toppled it. Largely forgotten nowadays, as his work doesn't always stand up to modern military advancements, he was however one of the first English writers to make a full-time living from science fiction. [11703, Hyraxia Books].

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