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Messiah of the cylinder
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Messiah of the cylinder

Date1917
Names
FormatBook
Notes
The novel's protagonist awakens to learn they are the religious messiah of their age. They seek to change the established government and societal norms through a revolt.  
Medium
Hardcover books
DimensionsCover size: 19.5 cm x 13.5 cm (7 11/16 in. x 5 5/16 in.)
Language
ProvenanceMerril Collection
CollectionMerril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131098515802D
Catalogue Record for Print Book https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=2543517
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