Publisher's Synopsis
The Dictator is a science fiction novel written by Stanley G. Weinbaum. The story is set in a future world where a powerful dictator named Felix Istar rules over the Earth. The novel follows the adventures of a young man named John Hanson, who is recruited by a group of rebels to overthrow the dictator and restore democracy to the planet.As John begins to work with the rebels, he discovers that Felix Istar has a secret weapon that enables him to control the minds of his subjects. With the help of a brilliant scientist named Dr. Marya Zellan, John sets out to find a way to neutralize the dictator's mind control device and free the people of Earth from his tyranny.As they travel across the planet, John and Dr. Zellan encounter a variety of obstacles and challenges, including dangerous creatures, treacherous terrain, and hostile enemies. Along the way, they also discover a hidden city that holds the key to their success in overthrowing the dictator.The Dictator is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of power, freedom, and the struggle for democracy. With its fast-paced action and engaging characters, the novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages.Cannot the President of the United States take a slight rest, ' snapped Jeffers, 'without a pack of jackals snarling for his corpse?' His voice broke. His eyes wavered huntedly for an instant. Then he coughed, lowered the pitch of his voice, and continued incisively, 'Kindly return to the Senate, and inform your associates that Steel Jeffers is alive--and in good health and sane! Another occurrence like this will compel me to dissolve the Congress!'This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work