September 15, 2020
3 min read
H. G. Wells may be our author of the month, and science fiction may have been the name of his game... but even more fascinating is it when we remove the fiction and focus on the scientific leaps we've already dared to take in reality. From delving deep into the past and learning about the origins of the earth, to looking ahead and beyond our own world towards countless others in the great and fascinating cosmos, now anyone can pick up a book and discover the wonders of the universe. Here are just a few picks from our library covering some of the most mind-blowing and relevant topics in the world of science.
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September 09, 2020
3 min read
Penning his first professional works before the dawn of the 20th century, H. G. Wells is often rightly referred to as the Father of Science Fiction. Creating concepts that, though common within the genre now, were almost unthinkable during his time, Wells shaped and defined sci-fi literature as we know it today. Here are a few of his most well-known and critically acclaimed titles, along with just some of the countless reasons we should respect him as a literary innovator.
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September 04, 2020
2 min read
In a world where throwaway culture is growing more and more prevalent, we're here to remind the masses that "out with the old, in with the new" are not words to be lived by but challenged with every fiber of our being. Far too common has it become to toss aside what is no longer fashionable, current, or trending - which is why Country House Library is making a stand. Not only are we passionate about ensuring that literature remains loved and unforgotten in its many forms, but we are also determined to do our part in making sure the earth we all share does not suffer as a result.
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