Wells abandoned this early version of the story after three installments. He may not have liked it, but it’s a fun historical read—and the first mention that I’ve seen of time as the fourth dimension.
—Michael Main
Those who were there say that they saw Dr. Nebogipfel, standing in the toneless electric glare, on a peculiar erection of brass and ebony and ivory; and that he seemed to be smiling at them, half pityingly and half scornfully, as it is said martyrs are wont to smile.

Variants

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  1. “The Chronic Argonauts” by H. G. Wells, serialized in The Science School Journal, three parts [or possibly only two (with none in May], April to June 1888).
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