Many years ago I read a very early science fiction novel by an English author, and I have forgotten both the author and the book, and am hoping the members can help identification.
It was probably written around the turn of the century, I think before the First World War, so has as lot in common with classic authors like HG Wells and Jules Verne.
It was no pulp fiction, but a serious novel with classic sci-fi themes, extremely well written and readable; it reminded me a lot of War of the Worlds.
The general theme is of a scientist who creates a plant based lifeform, which is eventually formed into a spear wielding army as National defence force for England. Once deployed, after defeating England's enemies the army eventually turns on its creators and decimates the population. The soldiers have the unpleasant ability to produce spores even after being immobilised or "killed", and the spores themselves create havoc.
These spores were named mesoblasts or something like that.
Does this ring a bell with anyone?
I have trawled through many a list of classic sci-fi on-line, but none of the authors or book names sound familiar.
Thanks for any help!
It was probably written around the turn of the century, I think before the First World War, so has as lot in common with classic authors like HG Wells and Jules Verne.
It was no pulp fiction, but a serious novel with classic sci-fi themes, extremely well written and readable; it reminded me a lot of War of the Worlds.
The general theme is of a scientist who creates a plant based lifeform, which is eventually formed into a spear wielding army as National defence force for England. Once deployed, after defeating England's enemies the army eventually turns on its creators and decimates the population. The soldiers have the unpleasant ability to produce spores even after being immobilised or "killed", and the spores themselves create havoc.
These spores were named mesoblasts or something like that.
Does this ring a bell with anyone?
I have trawled through many a list of classic sci-fi on-line, but none of the authors or book names sound familiar.
Thanks for any help!
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