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1 y separately published work icon A New Earth and a New Heaven William Boyle Hill , London : Watts and Co. , 1936 Z1863204 1936 single work novel science fiction

'The author of this original novel presents an entirely fresh point of view, which takes the reader well off the beaten track. While the story, considered merely as a tale of travel, is attractive, those who look for something a little deeper than ordinary fiction will certainly meet with what they desire. The author has given his imagination free reign, and his picture of Dawn City - the city of the future - has a special fascination' (jacket cover)

The narrative largely explores the questioning and reasoning of its protagonist, Rupert Elsemore, as he discovers through Henry Thorough the utopian communities of Hopetown (a model town for workers) and Dawn City. Situated somewhere in the heart of Australia, Dawn City is a garden-like subtopian futuristic community which believes in eugenics, vegetarianism, standardised dress, regular (three-monthly) health checks for all citizens and which has rejected religion and money. The inhabitants are also in touch with Mars.
1 y separately published work icon Cordis Flamma Charles Gower , London : Watts and Co. , 1933 Z1059025 1933 selected work poetry
1 y separately published work icon The Great Secret : Being the Letters of an Old Man to a Young Woman, a Book for Beginners Robert McMillan , London : Watts and Co. , 1911 Z1304070 1911 single work autobiography Written in the form of letters to an unnamed correspondent, this book was originally published anonymously in 1911, but republished under McMillan's name in 1921. It explains the author's journey from his initial conversion to Christianity to his disillusionment, then investigation of other spiritual philosophies.
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