The Dream of Scipio and Other Early Science Fiction Tales

The Dream of Scipio by Cicero is perhaps the earliest science fiction tale ever written. Written over two thousand years ago, this trail-blazing story tells of a man's voyage to the heavens, his strange encounters, and his view of the earth and the stars from space. Other early science fiction tales in this fascinating collection include: -- True History by Lucian of Samosata -- Icaro-Menippus by Lucian of Samosata -- Urashima Taro -- The Ebony Horse -- The City of Brass -- The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter -- Micromegas by Voltaire. For more on our growing collection of quirky and interesting books, visit firestonebooks.com