Publisher's Synopsis
The Food Of The Gods And How It Came To Earth is a science fiction novel written by H. G. Wells. The book tells the story of two scientists who discover a substance called ""Herakleophorbia IV"" that can make living organisms grow to an enormous size. They experiment with the substance on animals and plants, but soon realize its potential for human consumption. The scientists decide to share their discovery with the world, but the consequences are disastrous. The food causes humans to grow to an enormous size, leading to societal chaos and destruction. The novel explores the themes of scientific progress, the dangers of playing God, and the consequences of unchecked human ambition. The Food Of The Gods And How It Came To Earth is a thought-provoking and cautionary tale that remains relevant to contemporary debates about the ethics of scientific research and the potential consequences of technological advancement. Wells' vivid descriptions and imaginative storytelling make this a classic work of science fiction that continues to captivate readers today.He was from the first, the Vicar always declared, a terrible nuisance about the village. He seems to have had a proportionate impulse to play, much curiosity and sociability, and in addition there was a certain craving within him--I grieve to say--for more to eat. In spite of what Mrs. Greenfield called an ""excessively generous"" allowance of food from Lady Wondershoot, he displayed what the doctor perceived at once was the ""Criminal Appetite."" It carries out only too completely Lady Wondershoot's worst experiences of the lower classes--that in spite of an allowance of nourishment inordinately beyond what is known to be the maximum necessity even of an adult human being, the creature was found to steal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
