BEYOND SPACESHIP EARTH: 50+ Sci-Fi Books in One Volume
Visions Across the Cosmos: A Journey Through Classic Sci-Fi WorldsBy Jules Verne, Percy Greg, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, Edgar Wallace, H. G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Malcolm Jameson, Otis Adelbert Kline
Length168h 1m
About this audiobook
BEYOND SPACESHIP EARTH: 50+ Sci-Fi Books in One Volume presents a panoramic exploration of science fiction, traversing themes of space exploration, futuristic technologies, and the human condition. This anthology showcases a formidable range of literary styles, from defining classics to unconventional narratives that challenge perceptions of reality. Each work contributes to a tapestry of speculative thought, offering both escapism and profound philosophical inquiries. Among the myriad tales, several stand out for their innovative approaches and thought-provoking perspectives, ensuring this collection serves as an indispensable landmark in the literary landscape. The anthology unites an extraordinary assembly of authors, including Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, whose pioneering visions laid the groundwork for what science fiction could become. Alongside them, writers like Stanley G. Weinbaum and Malcolm Jameson expand the genre with fresh, imaginative takes on the universe. This fusion of literary minds offers a rich historical and cultural context, enhancing the reader's engagement and understanding of shifts within science fiction across decades. With voices echoing the socio-political concerns of their times, the collection reveals how these authors collectively explored and expanded the bounds of human imagination. For those eager to traverse the realms of possibility, BEYOND SPACESHIP EARTH offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with an array of perspectives and styles. The anthology provides not just entertainment but educative insights into the evolution of science fiction as a genre. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in these elaborate worlds, witnessing the dialogue between past, present, and future authors and celebrating the boundless creativity of the human mind. Ideal for both enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding and newcomers ready for a multi-faceted exploration of speculative fiction.
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GenreScience Fiction
Length168 hrs 1 min
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Publish dateNov 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BEYOND SPACESHIP EARTH: 50+ Sci-Fi Books in One Volume
2H. G. Wells
3Chapter One. The Eve of the War
4Chapter Two. The Falling Star
5Chapter Three. On Horsell Common
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6Chapter Four. The Cylinder Opens
7Chapter Five. The HeatRay
8Chapter Six. The HeatRay in the Chobham Road
9Chapter Seven. How I Reached Home
10Chapter Eight. Friday Night
11Chapter Nine. The Fighting Begins
12Chapter Ten. In the Storm
13Chapter Eleven. At the Window
14Chapter Twelve. What I Saw of the Destruction
15Chapter Thirteen. How I Fell in with the Curate
16Chapter Fourteen. In London
17Chapter Fifteen. What Had Happened in Surrey
18Chapter Sixteen. The Exodus from London
19Chapter Seventeen. The “Thunder Child”
20Chapter One. Under Foot
21Chapter Two. What We Saw from the Ruined House
22Chapter Three. The Days of Imprisonment
23Chapter Four. The Death of the Curate
24Chapter Five. The Stillness
25Chapter Six. The Work of Fifteen Days
26Chapter Seven. The Man on Putney Hill
27Chapter Eight. Dead London
28Chapter Nine. Wreckage
29Introduction The Dream Book of Dr. Philip Raven
301. A Chronological Note
312. How the Idea and Hope of the Modern World State First Appeared
323. The Accumulating Disproportions of the Old Order
334. Early Attempts to Understand and Deal with These Disproportions; The Criticisms of Karl Marx and Henry George
345. The Way in Which Competition and Monetary Inefficiency Strained the Old Order
356. The Paradox of Over-Production and Its Relation to War
367. The Great War of 1914-1918
378. The Impulse to Abolish War; The Episode of the Ford Peace Ship
389. The Direct Action of the Armament Industries in Maintaining War Stresses
3910. Versailles: Seed Bed of Disasters
4011. The Impulse to Abolish War: Why the League of Nations Failed to Pacify the World
4112. The Breakdown of “Finance” and Social Morale after Versailles
4213. 1933: “Progress” Comes to a Halt
431. The London Conference: the Crowning Failure of the Old Governments; The Spread of Dictatorships and Fascisms
442. The Sloughing of the Old Educational Tradition
453. Disintegration and Crystallization in the Social Magma. The Gangster and Militant Political Organizations
464. Changes in War Practice after the World War
475. The Fading Vision of a World Pax: Japan Reverts to Warfare
486. The Western Grip on Asia Relaxes
497. The Modern State and Germany
508. A Note on Hate and Cruelty
Kinderabenteuer KlassikerJules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, Lewis Carroll, Carlo Collodi, James Fenimore Cooper, Ida Bindschedler, Selma Lagerlöf, Kapitän Frederick Marryat, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Rudyard Kipling, Johann David Wyss, Daniel Defoe, Karl May, Wilhelm Hauff, Johanna Spyri, Alexandre Dumas, Amalie Schoppe, Alois Theodor Sonnleitner, Charles Dickens484h 35m$1 · $0.00
Die Konquistadoren: Meilensteine der historischen ForschungJules Verne, Francisco de Xerez, Stefan Zweig, Jakob Wassermann, Wilhelm Cremer, Arthur Schurig, Johannes Scherr47h 57m$2 · $0.00
THE GREAT TRAVELS & TRAVELLERS - The Incredible True Tales of Celebrated Navigators and Their Journeys (Illustrated) (Annotated)Jules Verne55h 22m$2 · $0.00
Die Leiden eines Chinesen in China (Kommentiert)Jules Verne9h 51m$1 · $0.00
Die großen Seefahrer der Geschichte (Kommentiert)Jules Verne63h 27m$1 · $0.00
Christoph Kolumbus (Kommentiert)Jules Verne4h 45m$1 · $0.00
Der Goldvulkan (Kommentiert)Jules Verne18h 55m$2 · $0.00
Claudius Bombarnac (Kommentiert)Jules Verne12h 2m$1 · $0.00
Die beliebtesten Abenteuerklassiker von Jules Verne (Kommentiert)Jules Verne40h 55m$2 · $0.00
Nord gegen Süd (Kommentiert)Jules Verne17h 9m$1 · $0.00
Het Geheimzinnige Eiland (Geannoteerd)Jules Verne10h 58m$2 · $0.00
Das Karpathenschloß (Kommentiert)Jules Verne9h 4m$1 · $0.00
Reisestipendien (Kommentiert)Jules Verne15h 34m$1 · $0.00
The Collected Works of Jules Verne in English (Annotated)Jules Verne227h 18m$2 · $0.00
Ein Drama in Livland (Kommentiert)Jules Verne10h 25m$1 · $0.00
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Annotated)Jules Verne13h 31m$2 · $0.00
Adrift in Pacific and Other Adventure Tales – 17 Books in One Volume (Illustrated) (Annotated)Jules Verne139h 33m$2 · $0.00
The Collected Novels of Jules Verne in English (Annotated)Jules Verne217h 23m$2 · $0.00
Der Einbruch des Meeres (Kommentiert)Jules Verne9h 58m$1 · $0.00
The Greatest Children's Classics – Jules Verne Edition: 16 Exciting Tales of Courage, Mystery & Adventure (Illustrated) (Annotated)Jules Verne170h 59m$2 · $0.00
Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m$25
Hell to PayMichael Anderle7h 50m$20
A Civil CampaignLois McMaster Bujold18h 49m$32
Warrior’s FateWalt Browning10h 37m$20
The RisenErica Stevens10h 17m$20
100 Years to ExtinctionPeter Solomon14h 48m$27
Amazing Tales Volume 1Max Williams et al.4h 5m$2.30
H. G. Wells: Collected Works (Annotated)H. G. Wells427h 28m$2 · $0.00
Scars of RebellionAnthony J. Melchiorri12h 56m$25
The Galaxy, and the Ground WithinBecky Chambers9h 56m$29 · $0.00
AvengerBlair Howard9h 54m$23
Core’s AttackS.E. Smith5h 57m$17
TimelessR. A. Salvatore12h 30m$33 · $0.00
The Extinction New Zealand Series Box SetAdrian J. Smith23h 7m$30
The Quantum ChainNick Jones12h 59m$23
Thud!Terry Pratchett12h 29m$8 · $0.00
We’re AliveKc Wayland5h 10m$15
Science Fiction & Fantasy CollectionH. P. Lovecraft16h 32m$2 · $0.00
GhostdriftSuzanne Palmer13h 38m$27
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: A Toshikazu Kawaguchi Book SetToshikazu Kawaguchi18h 55m$40 · $0.00
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