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Imperial Earth
- Author
- Arthur C. Clarke
- Narrator
- Mike Grady
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 1 November 2012
- Run Time
- 9 hours 15 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Science fiction
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The result of twenty years of thought by a celebrated novelist and scientist, and overflowing with skilled characterization and exciting events, Imperial Earth is one of Arthur C. Clarke’s most ambitious, successful, and important novels.
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- Author
- Arthur C. Clarke
- Narrator
- Mike Grady
- Duration
- 9 hours 15 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 November 2012
- ISBN
- 9781471209246
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Genre
- Science fiction
Synopsis
Set in 2276, Imperial Earth is the fascinating odyssey of Duncan Makenzie, travelling from Titan, a moon of Saturn, to Earth, as a diplomatic guest of the United States. Duncan’s initial challenge is to prepare for the 500-million-mile trip to Earth. Once there, he is caught up in a sweep of new experiences—including the social whirl of Washington, a strange visit to a carefully preserved ancient city, and a search for the woman he loves.The result of twenty years of thought by a celebrated novelist and scientist, and overflowing with skilled characterization and exciting events, Imperial Earth is one of Arthur C. Clarke’s most ambitious, successful, and important novels.
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