Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866-1946 creator Wallenius, Toivo 1881-1919 text utu 2016 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ilmasota: Tulevaisuuden kuvaus" by H. G. Wells is a speculative fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces Tom Smallways, a vegetable merchant, and his younger brother Bert, as they navigate the rapidly changing world around them, significantly influenced by the advent of aerial warfare and technology. It explores themes of progress, societal shifts, and personal aspirations against a backdrop of the looming threat of war and the surreal possibilities of flight. The opening portion of the novel sets the stage for the Smallways family's life in a suburban area disturbed by industrialization and technological advancements. Tom Smallways, content in his mundane existence in their small garden, bemoans the relentless pace of progress, while Bert, filled with ambition and restless energy, yearns for more than his simple background. As they witness the rise of airships and the impending chaos of war, they encounter the tensions between their aspirations and realities, foreshadowing how their lives will intertwine with the dramatic events that unfold in the skies above them. The narrative captures a moment in time where traditional values clash with modern innovations, making it a keen reflection on the human condition in the face of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-05-24 E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Science fiction War stories Air warfare -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52152 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52152 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134212.0 52152