Essential Stories III: Experiments, Satires, and Possible Worlds – H.G. Wells

In this third installment of the Essential Stories, H.G. Wells displays his wit in stories where science blends with irony, adventure intersects with the improbable, and imagination explores new horizons. A collection that combines narrative experimentation, biting satire, and fantastical speculation, offering a varied portrait of Wells's talent.

Includes:

1. Mr. Ledbetter Says Goodbye – Moral satire with an unexpected adventure twist.
2. An Honest Deal – Humor and economic speculation surrounding a curious ostrich business.
3. Davidson’s Story – A deep dive with mounting dramatic tension.
4. On the Avenue – Scientific mystery and danger at a remote observatory.
5. The Haunted Chamber – A mystery that mixes science and superstition.
6. Jimmy Goggles the God – Underwater discovery and clash of cultures.
7. The Apple – Satirical fable about ambition and forbidden knowledge.
8. Mr. Brisher's Search for Truth – Greed and humor in the hunt for treasure.
9. A Dream of Armageddon – A Political Vision of a Catastrophic Future.