The World Of The War God
The World of the War God is a classic science fiction novel by George Griffith, first published in 1898. It tells the story of a future world in which a powerful war god, known as the War God, has taken control of the planet. The War God is a powerful being who has the ability to manipulate time and space, and he uses his powers to create a world of war and destruction. The novel follows the adventures of a group of people who are determined to overthrow the War God and restore peace to the world. They travel to different parts of the world, encountering strange creatures and powerful forces, as they attempt to find a way to defeat the War God. Along the way, they discover secrets about the War God and the world he has created, and they must use their wits and courage to survive. The World of the War God is an exciting and thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic of science fiction literature and is sure to be enjoyed by fans of the genre.
By George Griffith · First published 1906 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 2 chapters · 8,190 words
First lines
For their honeymoon Rollo Lenox Smeaton Aubrey, Earl of Redgrave, and his bride, Lilla Zaidie, leave the earth on a visit to the moon and the principal planets; their sole companion being Andrew Murgatroyd, an old engineer who had superintended the building of the Astronef in which the journey is made. By means of the "R. Force," or Antigravitational Force, of the secret of which Lord Redgrave is the sole possessor, they are able to navigate with precision and safety the limitless ocean of Space. Their adventures on the moon were described in the first story of the series.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George Griffith
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
- Length: 8,190 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 252 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set during a war and is based on real-world events, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Adventure — The book follows a protagonist on a journey, making it an adventure novel.
- Fantasy — The book features a war god, making it a fantasy novel.
- Romance — The book features a romantic subplot, making it a romance novel.
Tags
Science Fiction · air · air-ship · astronef · atmosphere · circle · clouds · deck · door · dropped · earth · eyes
Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: The World of the War God