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    The Worlds of If
    The Worlds of If
    The Worlds of If
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    The Worlds of If

    By Stanley Grauman Weinbaum

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    Weinbaum introduces another short story featuring the characters of Haskel van Manderpootz and Dixon Wells. Dixon Wells has become infamous for his tardiness and in "The Worlds of If", Wells explores the world of of if's, time travel, and missed opportunities.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStart Classics
    Release dateJan 31, 2014
    ISBN9781609772321
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