The War of the Worlds

<p><b>This handsome gift edition presents H. G. Well''s classic work of science fiction, <i>The War of the Worlds</i>, featuring a luxurious, silver-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.</b><br><br>In this thrilling tale of alien invasion, H. G. Wells changed the face of the science fiction genre. Following the travails of an unnamed narrator, <i>The War of the Worlds </i>reveals the true terror of life under an implacable and enigmatic foe. Armed with terrifying killing machines, black smoke and Heat-Rays, the Martians arrive in London and quickly subdue the resistance put up by British forces. Faced with extraordinary odds and a world changed beyond all recognition, nothing less than the survival of the human race is at stake. <br><br>This<b> pocket gift edition</b> contains the <b>classic and unabridged text</b>, presented with a <b>silver embossed cover design</b>,<b> ivory pages</b>, <b>beautifully designed endpapers</b> and <b>silver</b> <b>gilded page edges.</b> Part of the <i>Arcturus</i> <i>Ornate Classics</i> series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction.<br><br><b>ABOUT THE SERIES:</b> Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.</p>