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 Dust-jacket from the first book edition. | |
| Author | George O. Smith |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Edd Cartier |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Gnome Press |
| Publication date | 1949 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 252 |
| OCLC | 1591187 |
Pattern for Conquest is a science fiction novel by American writer George O. Smith. It was published in 1949 by Gnome Press Reprinted circa 1952 in paper wrappers for distribution to US military personnel. Although a later printing, the first edition statement is retained on the copyright page. [Currey] isfdb Currey
Plot introduction
[edit]The novel concerns Earthmen who are overwhelmed by alien invaders, whom they then attempt to conquer from within.
Reception
[edit]P. Schuyler Miller reported that the novel showed "that he [Smith] can slip right in with "Skylark" Smith and "World Wreckers" Hamilton and slap the stars around."[1]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Book Reviews", Astounding Science Fiction, February 1951, p.150
Sources
[edit]- Chalker, Jack L.; Mark Owings (1998). The Science-Fantasy Publishers: A Bibliographic History, 1923-1998. Westminster, MD and Baltimore: Mirage Press, Ltd. p. 298.
- Tuck, Donald H. (1978). The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Chicago: Advent. p. 400. ISBN 0-911682-22-8.
External links
[edit]- Pattern for Conquest title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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