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1Astounding Stories 02, February 1930

By Hugh B. Cave, Charles Willard Diffin, Sophie Wenzel Ellis, Captain S. P. Meek, Anthony Pelcher, Victor Rousseau and Harl Vincent

This is the second issue of the classic science fiction Astounding Magazine. It contains the finale of The Beetle Horde by Victor Rousseau, as well as stories by Harl Vincent, Charles Willard Diffin, Hugh B. Cave, Sophie Wenzel Ellis, Sterner St. Paul, Anthony Pelcher and Captain S. P. Meek. (Summary by Alan Winterrowd)

2Astounding Stories 07, July 1930

By Arthur J. Burks, Tom Curry, Charles Willard Diffin, Murray Leinster, Captain S. P. Meek, Harl Vincent and Sewell Peaslee Wright

Issue seven of this seminal science-fiction magazine - Summary by Annise

3Astounding Stories 08, August 1930

By Arthur J. Burks, Edmond Hamilton, Murray Leinster, H. Thompson Rich, Victor Rousseau, R. F. Starzl and Harl Vincent

Issue eight of this seminal science-fiction magazine<br /><br /> CONTENTS<br /> Murder Madness by Murray Leinster - the conclusion of this novel<br /> Earth the Maurader by Arthur J. Burks - Part 2 of a 3 Part novel<br /> as well as short Stories The Planet of Dread by R.F. Starxl, The Lord of Space by Victor Rousseau, The Second Satellite by Edmund Hamilton, Silver Dome by Harl Vincent and The Flying City by H. Thompson Rich (summary by Annise)

4Astounding Stories 10, October 1930

By Ray Cummings, Robert H. Leitfred, Captain S. P. Meek, Victor Rousseau and Harl Vincent

Issue no. 10 of the magazine brings you:-<br> Stolen Brains by Captain S.P. Meek<br>The Invisible Death by Victor Rousseau <br> Prisoners on the Electron by Robert H. Leitfred<br> Part 2 of Jetta of the Lowlands by Ray Cummings <br> An Extra Man by Jackson Gee along with the Readers' Corner and interesting scientific facts (Summary by Annise)

5Astounding Stories 11, November 1930

By Ray Cummings, Charles Willard Diffin, Lloyd Eshbach, William Merriam Rouse, Victor Rousseau and Harl Vincent

This science-fiction mag includes "The Wall of Death" by Victor Rousseau, "The Pirate Planet" by Charles W. Diffin, "The Destroyer" by William Merriam Rouse, "The Gray Plague" by L. A. Eshbach, "Jetta of the Lowlands" by Ray Cummings, and "Vagabonds of Space" by Harl Vincent. Summary by Bill Boerst

6Astounding Stories 12, December 1930

By Charles Willard Diffin, Sophie Wenzel Ellis, Captain S. P. Meek, David R. Sparks and Harl Vincent

This issue includes "Slaves of the Dust" by Sophie Wenzel Ellis, Part B of "The Pirate Planet" by Charles W. Diffin, "The Sea Terror" by Captain S. P. Meek, "Gray Denim" by Harl Vincent, and "The Ape-Men of Xlotli" by David R. Sparks. - Summary by Bill Boerst

7Astounding Stories 15, March 1931

By Ray Cummings, Charles Willard Diffin, F. V. W. Mason, Harl Vincent and Jack Williamson

This issue includes "When the Mountain Came to Miramar" by Charles W. Diffin, "Beyond the Vanishing Point" by Ray Cummings, "Terrors Unseen" by Harl Vincent, the conclusion of "Phalanxes of Atlans" by F. V. W. Mason, and "The Meteor Girl" by Jack Williamson. - Summary by Bill Boerst

8Through East Anglia In A Motor Car

By James Edmund Vincent

The beginning of the last century saw an increasing popularity of the motor car as a viable method of transport for a significant number of the more affluent sections of the population. The freedom, flexibility and speed (!) that this modern invention provided to those who were wealthy enough to be able to afford to buy and to run one of these vehicles, meant that they were soon used for frequent social and pleasure purposes allowing both the travelling to and the exploration of different regions of the country. This book, from 1907: ‘Through East Anglia in a Motor Car’, documents numerous journeys that the author, accompanied by various passengers and friends had undertaken during the previous year, using various vehicles popular at that time. Although mention is made in the text of different motor cars used for the various trips, such as those manufactured by Panhard, Lanchester, and Rolls Royce (a 1906 Grey Ghost, no less), there is not too much reported about the running and maintenance of them. The author however, does seem to be really pleased when on a fine day and faced with a clear open road and a back wind, he and his passengers are able to cover a good thirty miles in an hour and half. Strictly speaking, East Anglia is made up of three counties, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. In writing this guide book and to make it more relevant and appealing to the car owning Londoner, the author has expanded this region to also include anywhere north of Tower Bridge on the River Thames, thus including central and east London as well as the entire county of Essex in his journeys. These expeditions take us to many places that nowadays are very much ‘off the beaten track’ but were, a century ago, very much on the main ‘tracks’ through this region. But, it is not only routes and locations that have been written about. The author also includes numerous details and stories of the area’s historical events, geographical and architectural features, customs, legends and myths that will give the listener an appreciation of an area of England that has an extremely fascinating cultural heritage. So, start your engines and join me if you will, on an auditory journey of discovery around an understated yet unique part of England as it was at the turn of the last century. - Summary by TND

9Astounding Stories 20, August 1931

By Harry Bates, Ralph Milne Farley, Captain S. P. Meek, R. F. Starzl and Harl Vincent

This issue contains THE DANGER FROM THE DEEP by Ralph Milne Farley Marooned on the Sea-Floor, His Hoisting Cable Cut, Young Abbot Is Left at the Mercy of the Man-Sharks<br> [BROOD OF THE DARK MOON PART 1 .We are not inlcuding this as this is the last full issue available. All 4 episodes are available in our catalogue].<br> IF THE SUN DIED by R.F Starzl Tens of Millenniums After the Death of the Sun There Comes a Young Man Who Dares to Open the Frozen Gate of Subterranea.<br> THE MIDGET FROM THE ISLAND by H.G. Winter Garth Howard, Prey to Half the Animals of the Forest, Fights Valiantly to Regain His Lost Five Feet of Size. A Complete Novelette.<br> "Jazzing up the Universe" A Science Fact<br> THE MOON WEED by Harl Vincent Unwittingly the Traitor of the Earth, Van Pits Himself Against the Inexorably Tightening Web of Plant-Beasts He Has Released from the Moon.<br> THE PORT OF MISSING PLANES by Captain S.P. Meek In the Underground Caverns of the Selom, Dr. Bird Once Again Locks Wills with the Subversive Genius, Saranoff.<br> "A Classification of the Universe " A Science Fact<br> THE READERS' CORNER ALL OF US A Meeting Place for Readers of Astounding Stories.<br> " A living disembodied heart" - Summary by Annise

<b>The Copper-Clad World</b>: Blaine awakes to find himself deep inside Jupiter’s 5th moon Io.<BR> <b>Creatures of Vibration</b>: Space vagabonds meet the vibration maddened people of Saturn’s satellite Titan.<br> <b>Vulcan's Workshop</b> Luke Fenton gets sentenced to 6 months hard labor at Vulcan’s workshop to mine radioactive ore. Fenton’s goal is to get revenge. The small plantoid Vulcan has 5 times earth's’ gravity and orbits between the Sun and Mercury. <br> <b>Wanderer of Infinity:</b> The Wanderer is an alien who is dedicated to saving worlds from inter-dimensional conquest. When earth is threatened by spider-like aliens the Wanderer enlists the help of a human to save the world. The Wanderer reminds one of our present-day Dr. Who. - Summary by kirk202

11Forty Thousand Miles Over Land and Water

By Ethel Gwendoline Vincent

Subtitled "The Journal of a Tour through the British Empire and America," this book is a record of the author's travels with her husband through the British Empire and America in the late 1800's. In the words of the author, "It is but a simple Journal of what we saw and did." Their travels took them across the Atlantic to the U.S. and Canada, then across the Pacific to New Zealand, Australia, then on to the Dutch East Indies, the Straits settlements, the Indian subcontinent and Egypt - Summary by knotyouraveragejo

Wherein you have:<br><br>I. The sound of the voice, in the narration of the two late dreadfull judgments of plague and fire, inflicted by the Lord upon the city of London, the former in the year, 1665, the latter in the year 1666.<br>II. The interpretation of the voice, in a discovery:<br>1. Of the cause of these judgments, where you have a catalogue of London's sins. <br>2. Of the design of these judgments; where you have an enumeration of the duties God calls for by this terrible voice.<br>By T. V.<br><br>Micah 6:9<br>The voice of the Lord cryeth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name: Hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it. - Summary by Title Page

An entire subway train full of passengers seems to disappear into thin air in the tunnels of the New York subway system! A murdered man's body seems to dissolve into the floor before a witness's very eyes! What do the mysterious subterranean ape men have to do with it all? Find out for yourself in this thrilling tale of wild science fiction! - Summary by Ben Tucker