The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents

The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents is a collection of short stories written by H. G. Wells first published in 1895. Containing 15 intriguing tales by the master of the short story form this collection constitutes a must-read for fans of H. G. Wells work and classic science fiction alike. The stories include: The Stolen Bacillus The Flowering Of The Strange Orchid In The Avu Observatory The Triumphs Of A Taxidermist A Deal In Ostriches Through A Window The Temptation Of Harringay The Flying Man The Diamond Maker Aepyornis Island The Remarkable Case Of Davidsons Eyes and more. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres including the novel politics history and social commentary. Today he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre thanks to such novels as The Time Machine (1895) The Invisible Man (1897) and The War of the Worlds (1898). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable modern high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.