Ossian's Ride

A smart uncorrected proof of this science fiction novel from British astrophysicist Fred Hoyle. Uncorrected proof copy. Eire has become an authoritarian police state, made somewhat acceptable to the population by the vast wealth flowing from a forbidden science zone where the mysterious 'Industrial Corporation of Éire' produces a range of new technologies. Its enigmatic founders are not Irish and resist all attempts to find out who they are. A young British scientist agrees to be sent as a spy to find out just what is going on. Written by Sir Fred Hoyle, an English astronomer who formulated the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis and was one of the authors of the influential B2FH paper. He also wrote science fiction novels, short stories, and radio plays, co-created television serials, and co-authored twelve books with his son, Geoffrey Hoyle. In the original paper wraps. Externally, smart with light wear and sunning to the extremities. Light chipping resulting in minor loss to the head and tail of the spine with a small mark to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with minor age toning to the extremities. Very Good Indeed.…