War of the Worlds
by Wells, H. G
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- As New with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Washburn, Wisconsin, United States
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Synopsis
The War of the Worlds (1898) is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells describing an invasion of late Victorian England by Martians equipped with advanced weaponry. It is a seminal depiction of an alien invasion of Earth. The novel is narrated by an unnamed writer of scientific articles. Throughout the narrative he struggles to reunite with his wife, while witnessing the Martians rampaging through the southern English counties. The plot has been related to invasion literature of the time.
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- Bookseller
- Chequamegon Book Company (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 98636
- Title
- War of the Worlds
- Author
- Wells, H. G
- Illustrator
- Illustrated by Joe Mugnaini
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New with no dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Easton Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk CT
- Date Published
- 1964
- Keywords
- Science Fiction, Collectible, H. G. Wells, NOISBN
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fine Books;
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