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Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences

by H. G. Wells

What if you could have a conversation with your uncle, who died over a century ago? Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences by H. G. Wells is a collection of three essays that explore the nature of time, memory, and the afterlife. The first essay, "Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct)," is a fictional account of a series of conversations between Wells and his deceased uncle. In these conversations, Wells' uncle shares his insights on a variety of topics, including science, religion, and the meaning of life.

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English

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English

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1895

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