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Wells, H.G., fl. 1916 to Mr. Jacks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.259 Author/Creator: Wells, H.G., fl. 1916 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1916 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 17.1 cm Order a Copy

Wells discusses the publication of his "little book" [God the Invisible King]. He had hoped to have the book published in early 1917, but this will not happen because Mr. Jacks publishes quarterly. He does not care about price. He also remarks his religion is "distinctly anti-Christian."

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