Publisher's Synopsis
The War in the Air is a science fiction novel written by H.G. Wells. The story is set in the early 20th century, when the world is on the brink of a global war. The novel follows the adventures of Bert Smallways, a young man who accidentally finds himself on board a German airship during the outbreak of the war. As the conflict unfolds, Bert witnesses the horrors of modern warfare from a unique perspective, as the airship he is on engages in battles with other aircraft, drops bombs on cities, and strafes enemy troops on the ground. As the war progresses, Bert becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger, as he tries to survive in a world torn apart by conflict. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful American woman named Miss Havisham, a German spy named Von Winterfeld, and a British inventor named Butteridge. Together, they navigate the treacherous skies of Europe, dodging enemy fire and struggling to stay alive in a world gone mad.The War in the Air is a thrilling adventure story that explores the dangers of technology and the horrors of war. Wells' vivid descriptions of aerial combat and his prescient vision of the future of warfare make this novel a classic of science fiction literature.Bert Smallways was a vulgar little creature, the sort of pert, limited soul that the old civilisation of the early twentieth century produced by the million in every country of the world. He had lived all his life in narrow streets, and between mean houses he could not look over, and in a narrow circle of ideas from which there was no escape.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.
