George Calderon — Dwala

London, Smith, Elder, & Co, 1904. First edition. Cloth. An intriguing and satirical sci-fi romance by George Calderon, the first edition of this very scarce work. The first edition of this very scarce work.An intriguing romantic sci-fi novel, a satire on evolution with a 'missing link' protagonist, in which Prince Dwala is discovered in Borneo, and is brought to London, rising rapidly through the ranks of society. He later becomes Prime Minister after the government collapses and starts a famine, after which Dwala attempts to create a Utopia. A comical novel, which features figures of literary and history, including Sherlock Holmes.Written by George Calderon, an English author and scholar on Russia.Four pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A little light rubbing and marks to the cloth. Small mark to the tail of the spine and to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with a few scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .