1st Edition 1907. Henry Curties 1860-1928 was a military man and author of historical and crime novels. This is the undated 1907 first edition of his only venture into a work that includes science fiction fantasy and crime. The story features an astronomer conveyed to Alpha Centauri on an angel and from the star he gains a perspective on Earth; then returns home to a different future. A tale which includes a murder and trial. Listed in Hubin crime bibliography.262 Pages. Book is very good++ and in bright condition. Slight rubbing to edges. Very slight foxing to odd pages. Inscription to endpaper.