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# William Wallace Cook

(1867–1933)   Writer   United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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William Wallace Cook was a writer from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for *A round trip to the year 2000*.

## Quick Facts About William Wallace Cook

Born April 11, 1867

Died July 20, 1933

Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Profession Writer

Notable works A round trip to the year 2000

## About William Wallace Cook

William Wallace Cook (1867–1933) also known by the pen-name John Milton Edwards, was an American journalist and writer of popular fiction. His works include westerns, adventure stories, dime novels, serials and screen and stage plays. He is best remembered for his science-fiction works.

##  Quotes by William Wallace Cook

> [Plot, or evolution, is life responding to environment; and not only is this response always in terms of conflict, but the really…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-wallace-cook/plot-or-evolution-is-life-responding-to-environment-and-not-only-is/)

William Wallace Cook

[Biology](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/biology/)

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> [You will be surprised to learn how some very knowing people have misunderstood Plotto. On glancing at it, some of the intelligentia…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-wallace-cook/you-will-be-surprised-to-learn-how-some-very-knowing-people-have/)

William Wallace Cook

[Conclusion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/conclusion/)

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