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The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents, Paperback / softback Book

The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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H.G. Wells composed the anthology 'The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents,' featuring a compilation of fifteen stories encompassing various genres from thrilling science fiction to chilling horror tales.

Every narrative includes a cast of distinctive personas and a plot that stands apart from the others.

Within the book lies the titular piece, 'The Stolen Bacillus,' following a scientist who invents a lethal bacterium that falls into the hands of an anarchist, ultimately prompting a frantic endeavor to intercept the bacterium's dissemination and chaos.

In the assortment of stories, 'The Land Ironclads' stands out as a crowd favorite.

Its tale paints a picture of a future battle fought with massive armored vehicles dubbed 'land ironclads.' Each story showcases the author's talent for vividly portraying fictitious scenarios, encouraging readers to ponder the possibilities.

Through his characters and fictional situations, he delves into the aftermath of scientific breakthroughs and human decisions, exposing the drawbacks of uncontainable aspiration and the treacherous outcomes of warfare.

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