The World Set Free - Couverture souple

Wells, Herbert George

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1609420691 ISBN 13 : 9781609420697

Editeur : International Alliance Pro-Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The book is based on a prediction of a more destructive and uncontrollable sort of weapon than the world has yet seen. This metaphysical thriller takes place in a surreal London, where Gabriel Syme is recruited to a secret anti-anarchist taskforce at Scotland Yard.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Herbert George "H. G." Wells was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. Wells is sometimes called "The Father of Science Fiction. His most notable science fiction works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The Island of Doctor Moreau. This book truly shows Wells was a man way before his time.. The book foreshadows nuclear warfare years before research began and describes the chain reactions involved and the resulting radiation. Wells describes a weapon of enormous destructive power, used from the air that would wipe out everything for miles, and actually used the term "atomic bombs." Futuristic Science Fiction at its best....

Biographie de l'auteur

Herbert George "H. G." Wells (21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is sometimes called "The Father of Science Fiction", as are Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback. His most notable science fiction works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The Island of Doctor Moreau.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: International Alliance Pro-Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1609420691
• ISBN 13: 9781609420697
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 118
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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