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The master of the microbe: a fantastic romance
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The master of the microbe: a fantastic romance

Date1926
Names
FormatBook
Notes
A mad scientist develops and tries to unleash a virus called the "Purple Pest". Costumed characters conceal their identity in order to stop it from developing into a pandemic.
Medium
Hardcover books
DimensionsCover size: 20 cm x 14 cm (7 7/8 in. x 5 1/2 in.)
Language
CollectionMerril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131054595301D
Catalogue Record for Print Book https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=354879
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