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    The Argonauts of the Air & Others Stories - 17 Titles in One Edition: Fantasy and science fiction short stories
    The Argonauts of the Air & Others Stories - 17 Titles in One Edition: Fantasy and science fiction short stories
    The Argonauts of the Air & Others Stories - 17 Titles in One Edition: Fantasy and science fiction short stories
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    The Argonauts of the Air & Others Stories - 17 Titles in One Edition: Fantasy and science fiction short stories

    By H. G. Wells

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    The Plattner Story and Others is a collection of seventeen short stories written by H.G. Wells.
    Contents:
    "The Plattner Story" "The Argonauts of the Air" "The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham" "In the Abyss" "The Apple" "Under the Knife" "The Sea-Raiders" "Pollock and the Porroh Man" "The Red Room" "The Cone" "The Purple Pileus" "The Jilting of Jane" "In the Modern Vein" "A Catastrophe" "The Lost Inheritance" "The Sad Story of a Dramatic Critic" "A Slip Under the Microscope"
    Herbert George "H. G." Wells (1866 – 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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMusaicum Books
    Release dateDec 6, 2017
    ISBN9788027235223
    The Argonauts of the Air & Others Stories - 17 Titles in One Edition: Fantasy and science fiction short stories
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    H. G. Wells

    H.G. Wells is considered by many to be the father of science fiction. He was the author of numerous classics such as The Invisible Man, The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau, The War of the Worlds, and many more. 

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