Publisher's Synopsis
The Island of Doctor Moreau: A Possibility is a science fiction novel written by H. G. Wells and published in 1896. The story follows Edward Prendick, a shipwreck survivor who finds himself stranded on an isolated island with a mad scientist named Doctor Moreau. Moreau has been conducting experiments on animals, turning them into humanoid creatures with human-like intelligence. Prendick is horrified by the doctor's creations and struggles to survive on the island, while also trying to understand the nature of Moreau's experiments. As the story progresses, Prendick discovers the true extent of Moreau's madness and the consequences of his unethical scientific practices. The Island of Doctor Moreau explores themes of morality, ethics, and the limits of scientific experimentation, making it a thought-provoking and timeless classic of science fiction literature.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.
