The Edge Of Beyond: A Story Of Interplanetary Exploration
The Edge Of Beyond: A Story Of Interplanetary Exploration

The Edge Of Beyond: A Story Of Interplanetary Exploration

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Edition: 1st ed.,

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: 6 colour plates intact. Boards - good with some specks. Binding - tight. Text - clean.

A thrilling work of classic science fiction, The Edge of Beyond chronicles the daring interplanetary adventures of Biggles and his crew as they venture far beyond Earth into the uncharted mysteries of outer space. Captain W. E. Johns, best known for his celebrated aviation hero, transplants that same spirit of bold, patriotic adventure into a cosmic setting, delivering a tale brimming with suspense, wonder, and discovery. The narrative follows the crew as they encounter alien worlds and civilizations, confronting dangers that test both their courage and ingenuity at every turn. Written with the brisk, accessible prose that made Johns a beloved figure in mid-twentieth-century British adventure fiction, the story captures the wide-eyed optimism of the early Space Age while keeping readers gripped from first page to last. A standout entry in the Biggles in Space series, it remains a captivating read for fans of vintage science fiction and classic boys' adventure literature alike.

Author: Captain W. E. Johns
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, Hodder & Stoughton
Genre: Science fiction

Description

Edition: 1st ed.,

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: 6 colour plates intact. Boards - good with some specks. Binding - tight. Text - clean.

A thrilling work of classic science fiction, The Edge of Beyond chronicles the daring interplanetary adventures of Biggles and his crew as they venture far beyond Earth into the uncharted mysteries of outer space. Captain W. E. Johns, best known for his celebrated aviation hero, transplants that same spirit of bold, patriotic adventure into a cosmic setting, delivering a tale brimming with suspense, wonder, and discovery. The narrative follows the crew as they encounter alien worlds and civilizations, confronting dangers that test both their courage and ingenuity at every turn. Written with the brisk, accessible prose that made Johns a beloved figure in mid-twentieth-century British adventure fiction, the story captures the wide-eyed optimism of the early Space Age while keeping readers gripped from first page to last. A standout entry in the Biggles in Space series, it remains a captivating read for fans of vintage science fiction and classic boys' adventure literature alike.