Art by Frank R. Paul for “The Seventh Generation” by Harl Vincent in “Amazing Stories Quarterly,” Vol. 2, No. 1 (Winter, 1929).
“They had rounded a point of land and both stopped short with exclamations of wonder . . . Such a city . . . Buildings which must have been well over a hundred stories high reared themselves skyward, many of these being topped with enormous landing platforms for air craft . . . It was an astounding view.” [Accompanying description]
“Tales of the distant future are always welcome by our readers, and we admit a secret hankering for such stories ourselves. What future wonders are in store for the human race? Where are we heading for? Would it not be a wonderful thing if, by some sort of radio astronomical machine, we would be able to tear away the wall of our future and take a peep at our future generations, and study their behavior and their handiwork? This is precisely what the author is depicting in his present story. It is an exceedingly facile tale, with a dash of romance, adventure, hair breadth escapes and all the other elements that go to make a successful story. You will wish to re-read this story many times.” [Editor’s Note]
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The question is asked, "Where are we heading for?" Sadly, in this case, they were headed for a great depression and another bloody world war. Unless they can change the future, do they really want to know?
Art by Frank R. Paul for “The Seventh Generation” by Harl Vincent in “Amazing Stories Quarterly,” Vol. 2, No. 1 (Winter, 1929).
“They had rounded a point of land and both stopped short with exclamations of wonder . . . Such a city . . . Buildings which must have been well over a hundred stories high reared themselves skyward, many of these being topped with enormous landing platforms for air craft . . . It was an astounding view.” [Accompanying description]
“Tales of the distant future are always welcome by our readers, and we admit a secret hankering for such stories ourselves. What future wonders are in store for the human race? Where are we heading for? Would it not be a wonderful thing if, by some sort of radio astronomical machine, we would be able to tear away the wall of our future and take a peep at our future generations, and study their behavior and their handiwork? This is precisely what the author is depicting in his present story. It is an exceedingly facile tale, with a dash of romance, adventure, hair breadth escapes and all the other elements that go to make a successful story. You will wish to re-read this story many times.” [Editor’s Note]
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The question is asked, "Where are we heading for?" Sadly, in this case, they were headed for a great depression and another bloody world war. Unless they can change the future, do they really want to know?