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Before Adam

Before Adam

By: Jack London
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Before Adam blends fascinating sound science with captivating sci-fi speculation. Centered around Darwins theory of evolution and the concept of racial memory, the story follows a modern protagonist who experiences vivid dreams and nightmares, reliving the primal life of one of his proto-human ancestors. This thought-provoking narrative is likely to resonate more with scientifically minded listeners than those who prefer conventional science fiction, such as the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs. (Summary by Tom Weiss)Copyright Science Fiction Collection Science Science Fiction
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