The first edition of The War in the Air by H. G. Wells was published in London by G. Bell in 1908. We track 2 editions.
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- Comes after
- In the Days of the Comet, First and Last Things, New Worlds for Old
- Followed by
- Tono-bungay
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- Editions recorded
- 54 on Open Library, 44 in English
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- Articles in 11 languages
- Free to read
- Project Gutenberg (out of copyright in the US)
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Who published the first edition of The War in the Air?
The first edition of The War in the Air by H. G. Wells was published in London by G. Bell in 1908.
How many editions of The War in the Air are there?
We track 2 editions of The War in the Air, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
What should I read after The War in the Air?
In order, it follows In the Days of the Comet, First and Last Things and it is followed by Tono-bungay, according to Wikidata.
Can I read The War in the Air for free?
Yes: the text is out of copyright in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg. Collectors still pay for the first edition, which is the physical object, not the words.