The Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866-1946 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth" by H. G. Wells is a science fiction novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the scientists Mr. Bensington and Professor Redwood, who discover a substance called Herakleophorbia that dramatically enhances growth in living organisms, leading to potentially monumental consequences. The opening of the work sets the stage with introductions to the two main characters, Bensington and Redwood, presenting their mundane lives and academic backgrounds before they stumble upon the extraordinary food that fuels the plot. They engage in discussions about their groundbreaking discovery, which is humorously dubbed the Food of the Gods, postulating its potential applications and consequences. As they brainstorm together, their excitement hints at the awe and chaos that this discovery will eventually unleash, foreshadowing the conflicts and challenges that will arise from their scientific breakthrough. The beginning deftly combines humor and tension, suggesting that the tale will explore the intersection of human ambition and the unpredictable nature of scientific experimentation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-03-01 Etext produced by Paul Murray, Chris Hogg and PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Science fiction Giants -- Fiction Food supply -- Fiction Growth factors -- Fiction Agriculture -- Experimentation -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11696 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11696 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133259.0 11696