The War of the WorldsAn unnamed protagonist, whose suburban London home is in the path of Martian invaders, provides a fast-paced, exceptionally realistic narrative of the invaders' fantastic appearances, sophisticated technology, and increasingly bloodthirsty advances. Science fiction buffs will welcome this large print edition of a great classic that pioneered the genre. |
Contents
At the Window | 61 |
What I Saw of the Destruction of Weybridge and Shepperton | 68 |
How I Fell In With the Curate | 81 |
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