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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

This is the annotated edition including the rare biographical essay by Edwin E. Slosson called "H. G. Wells - A Major Prophet Of His Time". In Joan And Peter Mr. Wells has vitalized problems of vast importance and told a story of compelling interest. The development of character in the children, Joan and Peter, the swiftly shifting world scenery that is background to their youth, the brilliant commentary on current educational ideas, are presented by Mr. Wells with a directness and power that make this novel a story for all intelligent people.