A Story of the Stone Age


Read by James Christopher

(4.3 stars; 167 reviews)

A Story of the Stone Age transports listeners to a prehistoric world, long before recorded history, where survival hinges on the ingenuity and resilience of early humans. H. G. Wells crafts a vivid narrative that explores the lives, struggles, and triumphs of a primitive tribe as they navigate the challenges of their environment.

Set against a backdrop of untamed nature, this tale delves into the daily existence of its characters, highlighting their relationships, rituals, and the harsh realities of life in the Stone Age. Through Wells' imaginative storytelling, listeners will encounter the dawn of human civilization, marked by both conflict and cooperation.

Rich in detail and steeped in anthropological insight, A Story of the Stone Age offers a unique perspective on humanity's early days, making it a distinctive addition to the genre of historical fiction. This audiobook invites you to reflect on the origins of society and the enduring spirit of human innovation.

Chapters

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01 - Ugh-lomi and Uya 35:12 Read by James Christopher
02 - The Cave Bear 26:12 Read by James Christopher
03 - The First Horseman 23:45 Read by James Christopher
04 - Uya the Lion 21:57 Read by James Christopher
05 - The Fight in the Lion's Thicket 23:12 Read by James Christopher

Reviews

AN INTERESTING PREMISE


(3.5 stars)

HGW put more believeable action in this short effort than in most of his longer ones. Probably, if his rantings and ravings about socialism were deleted from his so-called major works, the resulting story would be about this length. I especially enjoyed the conversations of the cave bears and of the horses.

Good read.


(4 stars)

Very enjoyable. Mr. Christopher has a good, strong voice, but the story was a little hard to follow for lack of inflection. Other than that, great read.


(5 stars)

An excellent and original story. It was believable and made a lot of sense. The reader had no feeling in his voice but I thank him anyway for reading it.

Good Short Story By H.G. Wells


(5 stars)

Not one of H.G. Wells Best Books, But still a Great Read. It's fun to read with lost of good detail.

Good story


(5 stars)

Absolutey loved it H. G. was a man out of time

Great listen


(5 stars)

I had not heard of this novel by HG Wells before so it was a lovely surprise listen on LibriVox. Well read by a single narrator. Short but I think very accurate in a way only Wells could achieve.

Poor !!!


(2 stars)

Better, but still pulp trash with no real plot that could have been written better by it’s own prehistoric characters !?!


(4.5 stars)

I found it much more enjoyable than other books by this author, it was short and very entertaining. Definitely worth a read.