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The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents

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The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents
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Publisher: ManyBooks
ISBN/ASIN: 1475273037
Number of pages: 171

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This collection of short stories can be a very accessible introduction to the writings of H. G Wells. All of the stories are highly original and idiosyncratic, but a few familiar themes readily emerge - biological weapons, carnivorous plants, strange creatures in remote parts of the World, hallucinations and telepathic visions, etc.

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