THE WHITE MOUNTAINS.
New York: The Macmillan Company, [1967]. Octavo, pictorial cloth. First U.S. edition. Set in a dystopian future where aliens have conquered the Earth. They travel in in three legged vehicles reminiscent of the Martian war machines in H.G. Well's WAR OF THE WORLDS. The aliens control humans by inserting communication devices in their heads. The first book of a trilogy followed by THE CITY OF GOLD AND LEAD (1967) and THE POOL OF FIRE (1968). And later a fourth book, a prequel, WHEN THE TRIPODS CAME (1988) was published. Basis for a BBC series "The Tripods." [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-244]. Inked name to front paste down, spine ends bruised, a fine copy a nearly fine price clipped dust jacket with mild wear to the spine ends and rubbing to the rear panel. Uncommon. (31753). Item #31753
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