The Valley of Spiders
Short story by H. G. Wells published in 1903, about three men who are attacked by giant spiders while pursuing a half-caste girl through a desolate valley.
Incidental Thoughts on a Bald Head
Essay by H. G. Wells first published in 1895, about the replacement of natural losses such as hair and teeth with artificial substitutes.
The Extinction of Man
Pessimistic essay by H. G. Wells first published in 1894, about some of the ways humanity could become extinct.
Of a Book Unwritten
Redirected to “The Man of the Year Million”.
The Man of the Year Million
Satirical essay by H. G. Wells first published in 1893, about the evolution of human beings into a form resembling a human foetus.
The Shopman
Essay by H. G. Wells published in 1894, about a visit to a draper’s shop and an infuriating shop assistant.
The Spoils of Mr. Blandish
Redirected to “The Rajah’s Treasure”.
Filmer
Short story by H. G. Wells published in 1901, a fictional account of the suicide of the inventor of the first successful flying machine, just before its maiden flight.
Select Conversations with an Uncle
Collection of 12 humorous conversations between George and his uncle, and two reminiscences, by H. G. Wells, first published in 1895.
Twelve Stories and A Dream
Collection of 13 short stories by H. G. Wells, first published in 1903.