The Queer Story of Brownlow's Newspaper

The narrative unfolds on November 10, 1931, when Brownlow receives a newspaper featuring vivid images and articles dated forty years ahead. This unique publication serves as a medium for several prescient predictions, addressing topics like declining birth rates, geothermal energy, and advancements in scientific reporting. H. G. Wells, a versatile English writer known for his influential works in science fiction, provides a thought-provoking glimpse into the future through this short story. The book is republished in a modern, accessible edition, accompanied by a new biography of Wells.