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Synopsis
The Coming Race, an early science-fiction work, with its superman race the Vril-ya descended from the same ancestors as the great Aryan family, from which in varied streams has flowed the dominant civilization of the world spawned a occult secret society known as the Vril Society or Luminous Lodge - its philosphy and swastika symbol profoundly influenced the Nazis. Please Note: This book has been reformatted to be easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year. Both versions are text searchable.
Is The Coming Race appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Victorian-era science fiction depicting a subterranean master race with superior technology. Contains dated racial theories and concepts of Aryan supremacy that influenced Nazi ideology. Historical significance but deeply problematic racial content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include genocide and racism.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in the history of science fiction will find an early example of lost civilization narratives, though the racial ideology is disturbing.