Twelve Stories and a Dream

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices.ContentsFilmerThe Magic ShopThe Valley of SpidersThe Truth about PyecraftMr. Skelmersdale in FairylandThe Story of the Inexperienced GhostJimmy Goggles the GodThe New AcceleratorMr. Ledbetter's VacationThe Stolen BodyMr. Brisher's TreasureMiss Winchelsea's HeartA Dream of ArmageddonH. G. Wells (1866 – 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is one person sometimes called "The Father of Science Fiction", as are Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback. His most notable science fiction works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The Island of Doctor Moreau.