The War in the Air
H. G. Wells's The War in the Air is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. It deals with air warfare.
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About The War in the Air
"The War in the Air" by H. G. Wells is a military science fiction novel published in 1908. The story follows Bert Smallways, an ordinary bicycle engineer who accidentally stumbles upon secret aircraft technology and gets swept into a catastrophic global conflict. As German airships launch a surprise attack on America and Asian forces join the fray, Bert witnesses the devastating power of aerial warfare. Wells's prophetic vision anticipates modern combat and World War I with chilling accuracy.
Free audiobook
The War in the Air — LibriVox recording, 10 h 52 min in 27 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The War in the Air?
The War in the Air was written by H. G. Wells.
What genre is The War in the Air?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is The War in the Air 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.
Is there a free audiobook of The War in the Air?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 10 h 52 min.
What books are similar to The War in the Air?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Big Time, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus and A Princess of Mars.
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