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Men Like Gods

Men Like Gods

By: H. G. Wells
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 In the summer of 1921, a disillusioned journalist seeks refuge from the chaos of urban life with a drive into the countryside. Little does Mr. Barnstaple know that his journey will take an astonishing turn, catapulting him and a group of fellow motorists 3,000 years into the future. They arrive in a breathtaking utopia that embodies all of Barnstaples dreams a society devoid of crime, poverty, war, and disease, where bigotry has no place. Here, free from the shackles of government and organized religion, citizens thrive, dedicating their lives to creativity and fulfillment. However, Barnstaples companions soon hatch a plan to reshape this idyllic world in the image of their own 20th-century values.Copyright Science Fiction Collection Science Fiction Social Sciences
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  • 16 - Men Like Gods by H. G. Wells

    16 - Men Like Gods by H. G. Wells
    Sep 25 2025
    In the summer of 1921, a disillusioned journalist seeks refuge from the chaos of urban life with a drive into the countryside. Little does Mr. Barnstaple know that his journey will take an astonishing turn, catapulting him and a group of fellow motorists 3,000 years into the future. They arrive in a breathtaking utopia that embodies all of Barnstaples dreams a society devoid of crime, poverty, war, and disease, where bigotry has no place. Here, free from the shackles of government and organized religion, citizens thrive, dedicating their lives to creativity and fulfillment. However, Barnstaples companions soon hatch a plan to reshape this idyllic world in the image of their own 20th-century values.
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    37 mins
  • 15 - Men Like Gods by H. G. Wells

    15 - Men Like Gods by H. G. Wells
    Sep 25 2025
    In the summer of 1921, a disillusioned journalist seeks refuge from the chaos of urban life with a drive into the countryside. Little does Mr. Barnstaple know that his journey will take an astonishing turn, catapulting him and a group of fellow motorists 3,000 years into the future. They arrive in a breathtaking utopia that embodies all of Barnstaples dreams a society devoid of crime, poverty, war, and disease, where bigotry has no place. Here, free from the shackles of government and organized religion, citizens thrive, dedicating their lives to creativity and fulfillment. However, Barnstaples companions soon hatch a plan to reshape this idyllic world in the image of their own 20th-century values.
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    21 mins
  • 14 - Men Like Gods by H. G. Wells

    14 - Men Like Gods by H. G. Wells
    Sep 25 2025
    In the summer of 1921, a disillusioned journalist seeks refuge from the chaos of urban life with a drive into the countryside. Little does Mr. Barnstaple know that his journey will take an astonishing turn, catapulting him and a group of fellow motorists 3,000 years into the future. They arrive in a breathtaking utopia that embodies all of Barnstaples dreams a society devoid of crime, poverty, war, and disease, where bigotry has no place. Here, free from the shackles of government and organized religion, citizens thrive, dedicating their lives to creativity and fulfillment. However, Barnstaples companions soon hatch a plan to reshape this idyllic world in the image of their own 20th-century values.
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    50 mins
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