W. Laird Clowes - The Great Peril and How It Was Averted

London, Offices of "Black and White, 1893. First edition. Cloth. A scarce sci-fi novel by W. Laird Clowes, following an American inventor trying to take over Britain, the first edition. The first edition in book form of this scarce work.A sci-fi novel, in which an American magnate tries to conquer Britain with his varying inventions; his inventions include a Phloisbophone, which projects voices at a great volume.Illustrated with twelve plates, and in-text illustrations.This work was originally published in 'Black and White&apos.Written by W. Laird Clowes, a journalist and historian who was known for his Naval works, as well articles on the racial politics of the Southern United States. Three pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed to the joints and extremities, and to the front board. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the cloth. Front hinge is strained. Internally, generally firmly bound, a little strained in places. Pages are bright and generally clean, with a few light handling marks. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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