Short stories by a master of Science-Fiction.
"The Midas Plague," 1954
"The Census Takers," 1956
"The Candle Lighter", 1955
"The Celebrated No-Hit Inning," 1956
"Wapshot’s Demon," 1956
"My Lady Green Sleeves,"...
Introduction by Lester del Rey.
Contents:
The Tunnel under the World (1955)
Punch (1961)
Three Portraits and a Prayer (1962)
Day Million (1966)
Happy Birthday, Dear Jesus (1956)
We Never Mention Aunt Nora (1958)
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Scientists and psychics are predicting eruptions and earthquakes that could devastate half the earth, caused by a rare conjunction of the planets. It's called SYZYGY.
A ruthless land speculator decides to make a quick killing by starting a...