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The Weapon Makers



Weapon Shops, Book 1

(One Against Eternity, 1947)



A. E. Van Vogt



orcenturies the Isher Dynasty has ruled a huge empire that includes earth and other planets. The
Dynasty's power is checked only by the Weapon Makers, a group of dedicated scientists who prevent
total take-over, who provide checks and balances to the Dynasty's political establishemnt. Now, for the
first time in history, there is a spy among the Weapon Makers. He is in the confidence of the young
Empress. Then Wy is it the Empressherslef who insists that he be killd? Why has she conceived this
passionate hatred of Captain Hedrock? Suddenly the brilliant captain is hunted by both powers ... and
not even his incredible talent for survival is likely to help.

First published in book form in 1946.Originally serialized inAstounding Science Fiction in 1943.
Although this book is published in 1946, I think it is actually the sequel toThe Weapon Shops of Isher ,
published in 1951.

CONTENT

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Nine

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