The Invading Asteroid - Wellman, Manly Wade
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Experience a classic tale of "The Invading Asteroid" by Manly Wade Wellman, a master of science fiction adventure. This meticulously prepared edition invites you to explore a thrilling story of alien contact and humanity's first encounter with a threat from beyond the stars. When a mysterious asteroid hurtles toward Earth, it brings not cosmic dust but an alien presence, igniting a conflict that will determine the fate of humankind. Wellman's imaginative vision of space exploration and potential invasion resonates across the years, offering a timeless exploration of fear, courage, and the…mehr

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Experience a classic tale of "The Invading Asteroid" by Manly Wade Wellman, a master of science fiction adventure. This meticulously prepared edition invites you to explore a thrilling story of alien contact and humanity's first encounter with a threat from beyond the stars. When a mysterious asteroid hurtles toward Earth, it brings not cosmic dust but an alien presence, igniting a conflict that will determine the fate of humankind. Wellman's imaginative vision of space exploration and potential invasion resonates across the years, offering a timeless exploration of fear, courage, and the unknown. Delve into this captivating story of human-alien encounters, a cornerstone of science fiction that continues to inspire awe and wonder. Discover why this action-packed narrative remains a compelling read for enthusiasts of classic science fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Manly Wade Wellman (1903-1986) was a master of speculative fiction whose career spanned science fiction, fantasy, horror, and folklore-inspired tales. Born in Portuguese West Africa and raised in North Carolina, Wellman brought a global curiosity and Southern Gothic flair to everything he wrote. His works blended the weird and the wonderful with a distinct American voice-equal parts frontier grit and cosmic imagination.Wellman was a prolific contributor to the golden age of pulp magazines, with stories appearing in Astounding Science Fiction, Weird Tales, and Startling Stories. While known for classic sci-fi adventures like The Invading Asteroid, he also earned acclaim for his mystical "Silver John" stories, featuring a wandering balladeer battling supernatural forces in the Appalachian backwoods.A lifelong advocate for regional folklore and moral storytelling, Wellman received the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement and multiple Edgar Allan Poe Awards. Whether writing about haunted mountains or hostile stars, he imbued every tale with courage, curiosity, and a sense of wonder that still resonates with readers today.