The World Set Free (version 2)
H. G. Wells
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Radioactive decay is a major theme in the novel The World Set Free, published in 1914. Wells explores what might happen if the rate of decay could be sped up. The book may have encouraged scientists to explore theories of nuclear chain reaction. It also served as a vehicle for Wells to develop his ideas on survival of the human race. (Summary by Bill Boerst) (8 hr 4 min)
Chapters
| 00 -- Preface, Prelude Sec 1-6 | 40:44 | Read by Jules Hawryluk |
| 01 -- Prelude Sec 7 & 8, Ch First Sec 1-3 | 55:05 | Read by Jules Hawryluk |
| 02 -- Ch First Sec 4-8 | 43:31 | Read by Jules Hawryluk |
| 03 -- Ch Second Sec 1-3 | 41:55 | Read by Jules Hawryluk |
| 04 -- Ch Second Sec 4-8 | 46:38 | Read by Jules Hawryluk |
| 05 -- Ch Second Sec 9 & 10, Ch Third Sec 1 & 2 | 41:02 | Read by William Tomcho |
| 06 -- Ch Third Sec 3-7 | 51:11 | Read by William Tomcho |
| 07 -- Ch Third Sec 8, Ch Fourth Sec 1-6 | 40:33 | Read by William Tomcho |
| 08 -- Ch Fourth Sec 7-11 | 40:53 | Read by Jules Hawryluk |
| 09 -- Ch Fourth Sec 12, Ch Fifth Sec 1-4 | 39:31 | Read by Jules Hawryluk |
| 10 -- Ch Fifth Sec 5-10 | 43:16 | Read by Jules Hawryluk |