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The Last Man In London (1887)

The Last Man In London (1887)

North, Delaval

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1120895634
ISBN13: 9781120895639
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Last Man In London is a novel written by Delaval North and published in 1887. The book is set in the future, in the year 2072, where the city of London has become a desolate wasteland. The story follows the last remaining inhabitant of London, a man named Edward Albertson, who has managed to survive the destruction of the city by living in a sealed underground bunker.As the last man in London, Edward is forced to confront the loneliness and isolation of his existence. He spends his days exploring the ruins of the city, scavenging for food and supplies, and reflecting on the events that led to the downfall of civilization.Despite his isolation, Edward is not entirely alone. He has a faithful dog named Caesar, who provides him with companionship and loyalty. He also has occasional encounters with other survivors, including a group of feral children who have adapted to life in the ruins.As the story progresses, Edward begins to uncover the truth about what caused the destruction of London and the collapse of society. He discovers that a powerful new weapon was developed that was capable of destroying entire cities, and that it was used in a devastating war that led to the downfall of civilization.The Last Man In London is a thought-provoking and haunting tale of survival, isolation, and the fragility of human civilization. It is a classic work of science fiction that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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