The Chronic Argonauts, and The Fight in the Lion's Thicket

An inventive narrative introduces a pioneering time machine created by an inventor, marking a significant early contribution to science fiction. Written during a period of illness, the story was serialized in a student magazine in 1888, seven years prior to Wells's more famous work, The Time Machine. This short story not only showcases Wells's imaginative prowess but also reflects the Victorian fascination with science and technology, setting the stage for future explorations of time travel in literature.