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Selected Stories of H. G. Wells (Modern Library Classics)

by H. G. Wells

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ISBN:
9780812970753
Editor:
Le Guin, Ursula K.
Publisher:
Modern Library
Editor:
Le Guin, Ursula K.
Author:
Wells, H. G.
Location:
New York
Subject:
Short Stories (single author)
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Science fiction, English
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Modern Library Classics
Series Volume:
73
Publication Date:
July 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
432
Dimensions:
804x524x93 69

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