The Old Martians

The Old Martians is a science fiction novella by Rog Phillips, written in the early 1950s. Set on Mars, it explores themes of reincarnation and ancient civilizations through the story of Herb, a man convinced of his past life on the planet. As he searches for proof of his Martian existence, he becomes increasingly unstable, prompting concern from his companion Dotty and intervention from an agency monitoring such cases. The narrative examines identity, memory, and the dangers of uncovering the past.