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The War in the Air: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The War in the Air: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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The War in the Air is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) (1866–1946).

Catalogue synopsis

Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:

"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.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: The War in the Air
  • Author credits: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) (1866–1946)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Air warfare -- Fiction
  • Science fiction
  • War stories

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: British Literature
  • Category: Novels
  • Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy

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