"The Pilot and the Bushman" is a romantic adventure novel set against the backdrop of South Africa. The story follows the journey of a pilot named Rick who finds himself entangled in a series of events involving a bushman, a member of the indigenous San people.The plot centers around the dynamic between Rick, who is a seasoned pilot with a rugged charm, and the bushman, whose knowledge of the land and traditional skills play a crucial role in their adventure. As they navigate through the c...

Young Man from Elsewhen by Sylvia Jacobs is a science fiction novel that explores themes of time travel and the impact of advanced technology on human life. The story revolves around a young man who comes from a different time or dimension, leading to a series of intriguing and transformative experiences.The plot centers on a young protagonist who appears in a setting far removed from his own time or place. This "young man from elsewhen" must navigate the challenges of adapting to a new wo...

"Time Payment" is set in a future where time travel has become a commercialized service. The novel explores the implications of this technology on society, particularly focusing on the concept of "time payment," where people can pay to travel back in time or forward to the future.The story centers around a protagonist who becomes involved in a complex and potentially dangerous situation related to time travel. As they navigate the challenges and ethical dilemmas associated with manipulatin...

Famous and Classic Science Fiction NovelOne thing the old man was sureof—there were far fewer things inheaven and earth than were dreamtof in his philosophy—till today.

The Pilot and the Bushman by Sylvia Jacobs is a compelling and immersive tale that brings together two vastly different worlds—modern aviation and the raw, untamed wilderness. From the very first page, readers are drawn into an extraordinary encounter where survival, understanding, and human connection take center stage. The story unfolds with a natural rhythm, blending adventure with emotional depth as two individuals from contrasting backgrounds learn to navigate both th...

Two action short stories by Sylvia Jacobs from "The Golden Age of Science Fiction". Featured here: "The Pilot and the Bushman", and "Time Payment". This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.

A baker‘s dozen of futuristic and space travel tales await you in this audiobook of short stories, originally published in the science fiction magazine, IF (1960–61). These stories are both a sign of their times and a testament to the imaginative powers of writers in the era between Sputnik and Neil Armstrong’s steps on the moon. Death and Taxes are inevitable, of course, but you’ll also find a (Mind)snake, and maybe even a Garden of Eden within.The authors represented are...

A baker's dozen of futuristic and space travel tales await you in this audiobook of short stories originally published in the science fiction magazine If, in 1960 and 1961. They are both a sign of their times and a testament to the imaginative powers of writers in the era between Sputnik and Neil Armstrong stepping on the moon. Death and Taxes are inevitable, of course, but you'll also find a (Mind)snake, and maybe even a Garden of Eden within.The authors represented are Albert Tei...