The war of the worlds
(Book)
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New York : [Berkeley, Calif.] : New York Review Books ;, [2005].
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Book
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251 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
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When a Martian spacecraft lands on Woking Common, mankind is terrorized by aliens in tall, armored capsules which stalk the countryside on three legs. The machines wreak havoc on London and the Southern Counties, and survivors are driven underground. Scientist John Nicholson tells how he was plunged into a paralyzing nightmare of stark terror, savage madness and utter destruction.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
1590171586, 9781590171585
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UG
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Level 9.1, 11 Points
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1170
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When a Martian spacecraft lands on Woking Common, mankind is terrorized by aliens in tall, armored capsules which stalk the countryside on three legs. The machines wreak havoc on London and the Southern Counties, and survivors are driven underground. Scientist John Nicholson tells how he was plunged into a paralyzing nightmare of stark terror, savage madness and utter destruction.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Wells, H. G. 1., & Gorey, E. (2005). The war of the worlds. New York : [Berkeley, Calif.], New York Review Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Wells, H. G. 1866-1946 and Edward Gorey. 2005. The War of the Worlds. New York : [Berkeley, Calif.], New York Review Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Wells, H. G. 1866-1946 and Edward Gorey, The War of the Worlds. New York : [Berkeley, Calif.], New York Review Books, 2005.
MLA Citation (style guide)Wells, H. G. 1866-1946. and Edward Gorey. The War of the Worlds. New York : [Berkeley, Calif.], New York Review Books, 2005.
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