The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents
H. G. Wells's The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy story collection.
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About The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents
"The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents" by H. G. Wells is a collection of fifteen short stories written between 1893 and 1895. Published in 1895 as Wells's first short story collection, these fantasy and science fiction tales explore strange orchids, mysterious bacilli, diamond makers, and exotic islands. Each story presents curious incidents where the ordinary collides with the extraordinary. From laboratories to observatories, from burglaries to taxidermists, Wells crafts brief glimpses into worlds where scientific marvels and human ambitions intersect in unexpected ways.
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Who wrote The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents?
The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents was written by H. G. Wells.
What genre is The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
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Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 4 h 52 min.
What books are similar to The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents?
Readers who like it often enjoy The world below, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dracula.
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