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Published in 1897, it was set in Doggerland, a landmass now submerged beneath the North Sea, which was later confirmed to have existed, showcasing Wells' ability to combine science and speculation in fiction.
One of the noteworthy things that I found just completely fascinating is H.G. Wells, show off that he was, set an 1897 book called 'The Story of the Stone Age' in exactly that place.
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Episode: Plate Tectonics Are What Makes Earth Inhabitable
Published in 1897, it was set in Doggerland, a landmass now submerged beneath the North Sea, which was later confirmed to have existed, showcasing Wells' ability to combine science and speculation in fiction.
One of the noteworthy things that I found just completely fascinating is H.G. Wells, show off that he was, set an 1897 book called 'The Story of the Stone Age' in exactly that place.