{"product_id":"9781493199952","title":"The Magic Fleet","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Magic Fleet, \u003c\/i\u003eset in the years 1792-1798, continues the themes of the author's \u003ci\u003ePlans of the Deathless Gods\u003c\/i\u003e (Xlibris, 2002). It recounts the arrivals in the settlement of Fridericus, South New Zealand, of New Prussia Company ships \u003ci\u003eHera\u003c\/i\u003e and, after significant delay, \u003ci\u003eApollon \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Hephaistos.\u003c\/i\u003e Meanwhile, \u003ci\u003eHermes\u003c\/i\u003e, returning to Europe, discovers that war has broken out between Prussia and revolutionary France--threatening the continued existence of the Company. \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Europe commences an era of conflict destined to last nearly a quarter-century, 'New Prussia' enters a period of isolation--\u003ci\u003eThe Great Interruption\u003c\/i\u003e--in which its diminutive population must become self-sustaining. Philosopher Adam Sixtus, who has joined his brother Robert (director of the settlement), finds his predictions about the violent course of modern history confirmed--but envisions yet worse events to follow. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the climate of war and uncertainty Robert learns that his wife and sons have left the old world to join him. After adventures extending over the Orient, South Africa and North America, the remaining Company vessels and their passengers unexpectedly find themselves reunited and able to proceed to their destination--\u003ci\u003eThe Magic Fleet.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xlibris US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126786441456,"sku":"9781493199952","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781493199952_p0.jpg?v=1763664052","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781493199952","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}