Humans vs. Martians. Conventional ballistics vs. the dreaded Heat-Ray and poisonous black smoke. It's not the survival of one person at stake. It is the survival of all humanity.A classic unlike anything the world had yet to read, The War of the Worlds takes you into late 19th century England where a full-scale Martian invasion has begun.

It never was a war, any more than there's war between man and ants. Humans vs. Martians. Conventional weapons vs. the dreaded Heat-Ray and poisonous black smoke. It's not the survival of one person at stake. It is the survival of all humanity. A classic unlike anything the world had yet to see, The War of the Worlds takes you into late 19th century England where a full-scale Martian invasion has begun.

LARGE PRINT EDITION 16 POINT FONT. " A Science Fiction Masterpiece " THE ORIGINAL CLASSIC NOVEL TOLD BY H.G. WELLS FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1898. " Yet across the gulf of space, minds that are to our minds as ours are to those of the beasts that perish, intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic, regarded this earth with envious eyes, and slowly and surely drew their plans against us. " H. G. Wells (1898), The War of the Worlds

When a meteorite lands in Surrey, the locals don't know what to make of it. But as Martians emerge and begin killing bystanders, it quickly becomes clear—England is under attack. Armed soldiers converge on the scene to ward off the invaders, but meanwhile, more Martian cylinders land on Earth, bringing reinforcements. As war breaks out across England, the locals must fight for their lives, but life on Earth will never be the same. This is an unabridged version of one of the first fictional accounts of extraterrestrial invasion. H. G. Wells's military science fiction novel was first published in book form in 1898, and is considered a classic of English literature.

An abridged version of H. G. Wells' classic science fiction tale in which, as life on Mars becomes impossible, Martians and their terrifying machines invade the Earth.

The War of the Worlds is a captivating science fiction novel that appeared in hardcover in 1898. It is one of the earliest stories to detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race.

Illustrated Edition Contains Illustrations Includes a Summary Author Biography Included Features a Characters List The War of the Worlds is a timeless science fiction classic by H.G. Wells, first published in 1898. This gripping narrative explores the terrifying invasion of Earth by Martians, bringing the horrors of interplanetary conflict to life. As one of the earliest works to detail an alien invasion, Wells' novel stands out for its visionary portrayal of advanced extraterrestrial technology, its commentary on British imperialism, and its profound impact on the genre. In this illustrated edition, readers are treated to vivid artwork that brings the scenes of destruction and chaos to life. Alongside the immersive illustrations, the book includes a comprehensive summary that distills the novel's key moments, an insightful biography of H.G. Wells, and a detailed list of characters, offering a deeper understanding of the story's complex dynamics. H.G. Wells masterfully combines suspense, social critique, and imaginative speculation in The War of the Worlds, making it a must-read for fans of science fiction and literature alike.