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Flying Saucers Have Landed By Desmond Leslie & George Adamski (1953) No DJ; Rare

by Desmond Leslie and George Adamski

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First edition

Flying Saucers Have LandedMYSTERIOUS LIGHTS OVER PHOENIX By Desmond Leslie and George Adamski Hardcover (No Dust Jacket): 232 Pages — Publisher: The British Book Centre, 1st Edition, 5th Printing (1953) Flying Saucers Have Landed is a foundational UFO book that combines Desmond Leslie's historical research on ancient texts with George Adamski's claims of direct, face-to-face contact with a "Nordic" extraterrestrial. It is widely credited with helping spark the 1950s flying saucer craze. The 1953 publication is divided into two primary sections: Desmond Leslie's Historical Research: The first half argues that flying saucers are not a modern phenomenon. Leslie compiled ancient Hindu texts, Indian epics, and other historical documents to suggest that extraterrestrials have been visiting Earth and interacting with humanity for thousands of years. George Adamski's First-Hand Encounters: The second half details Adamski's alleged November 1952 meeting with a friendly, human-like alien named "Orthon" in the California desert. Adamski, along with several companions, claimed to converse with the alien via telepathy and gestures, and the book includes startling photographs of the saucer. The book established Adamski as one of the world's most prominent "contactees" and set the stage for his subsequent 1955 follow-up book, Inside the Space Ships. Condition: GOOD. Used - Good: All pages and dust jacket are intact (dust jacket, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may includ

  • Publisher: The British Book Centre
  • Year: 1953
  • Condition: Good

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