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"Although best known for his novels, it was in H. G. Wells's early short stories that he first explored the relationship between science and humankind. This collection brings together twenty-three of his short works.
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- Author
- H. G. Wells
- First published
- 1911
- Pages
- 412
- Publisher
- Dover Publications, Travelman Pub, Paperbackshop.Co.UK Ltd - Echo Library
- Editions
- 54
- Language
- Italian, English, French, Spanish
- ISBN
- 9781426455957
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- English Science fiction
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“The enterprise of Messrs. T. Nelson &Sons and the friendly accommodation of Messrs. Macmillan render possible this collection in one cover of all the short stories by me that I care for any one to read again.”
Herbert George Wells was an English author, best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary.
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