H G Wells Library imprint: 49 books

This vintage book contains H. G. Wells' 1903 short story, “The Land Ironclads”. It was first published in the “Strand Magazine” and features "land ironclads," 100-foot-long war machines that are equipped with remotely controlled guns and are designed to house riflemen, engineers,...

“Ugh-Lomi and the Cave Bear” is a short story by H. G. Wells. It is presented as a parable and concerns the first meeting between the Great Bears, who are the Lords of the Rocks and Caves, and Man. Herbert George Wells (1866 – 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres,...

H. G. Wells' “The First Horseman” is a short story first published in “The Idler” in July, 1897 as part of “A Story Of The Stone Age”. An intriguing page-turner, this short story is highly recommended for all lovers of the form and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Wells' seminal...

This is a biology textbook written by H. G. Wells and first published in 1892. This book is volume one of two. It was later reworked by A. M. Davies in 1898 under the title "Text-book of Zoology", then revised and rewritten by J. T. Cunningham about 1909 and W. H. Leigh-Sharpe around 1932....

“You Can't Be Too Careful” is a novel written by H. G. Wells and first published in 1941. Herbert George Wells (1866 – 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for...

“Ugh-Lomi and Uya” is a short story by H. G. Wells set in 'a time beyond the memory of man, before the beginning of history... when one might have walked dryshod from France (as we call it now) to England.” A thought-provoking parable concerning the dawn of man, “Ugh-Lomi and Uya” is not...

First published in “The Atlantic Monthly” in 1919, this article represents the initial efforts of “League of Free Nations Association”—the precursor to the League of Nations—to assess and solve the principal problems of Universal Peace. Among those who collaborated on this paper is are...

Many authors throughout history have presented their religious beliefs in written form, and H. G. wells is no exception. Within this fascinating volume, Wells covers everything from inter personal relationships to military attitude. He begins with his ideas concerning metaphysics, beliefs, and general...

“Socialism and the Family” contains two essays written by H. G. Wells. The first paper was presented at the Fabian Society in October, 1906, and the other was first published in the “Independent Review”. Combined, they present an exacting picture of the attitude of Modern Socialism to family...

This book is a detailed analysis of war within which Wells explores why the Second World War was being fought, what would happen when it ended, what aims should be set, and the possibility of a future where humanity doesn't destroy itself through war. A fascinating and thought-provoking treatise,...

“World Brain” is an article written by H. G. Wells and first contributed to the new “Encyclopédie Française” in 1937. It explores the idea of a “permanent world encyclopaedia” that would contain “the whole human memory” and that would be “a world synthesis of bibliography and documentation...

"The Reign of Uya the Lion" is a short story written by H. G. wells. This short but interesting tale will appeal to all lovers of the short story form and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Wells' fantastic work. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote...

This is H. G. Wells' 1887 novella, "The Fight in the Lion's Thicket". An intriguing page-turner, this short story is highly recommended for all lovers of the form and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Wells' wonderful work. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer...

This is H. G. Wells' 1938 novel, “The Brothers - A Story”. Herbert George Wells (1866 – 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science...