Science Fiction Beresford, J D: The Hampdenshire Wonder. V1. 26 Mar 2011

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John Davys Beresford (17 March 1873 – 1 February 1947) was an English writer, now remembered for his early science fiction and some short stories in the horror story and ghost story genres. His Hampdenshire Wonder was a major influence on Olaf Stapledon. His other science-fiction novels include The Riddle of the Tower, about a dystopian, hive-like society.

First, and still among the best written, tale of a child with superhuman intellect. Published in 1911.

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