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How We Went to Mars

By: Arthur C. Clarke
Narrated by: Ralph Lister
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"How We Went to Mars" was first published in the March 1938 issue of Amateur Science Fiction Stories. In 2014, it was awarded a "Retro Hugo Award" at the World Science Fiction Convention in London.

Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

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This short sci-fi story is old. It was written in 1938. It won the retroactive Hugo Award for best short story in 1939.

IMHO - It lacks the showiness and polish of modern day science fiction. However it possesses the comfort of a favorite robe or pair of slippers. It also appears to be a fantastic behind the scenes peek into the ‘sky is the limit’ viewpoint around space exploration at the time.

The structure / cadence of the language is old and very British. I love all these things about this book.

The likelihood of the plot aside, a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Love the tongue in cheek British Humor

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