The Country of the Blind, And Other Stories,

The Country of the Blind, And Other Stories,
Author: H. G. Wells
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 655
Release: 2019-08-23
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ISBN: 9781688085466
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Herbert George Wells was perhaps best known as the author of such classic works of science fiction as The Time Machine and War of the Worlds. But it was in his short stories, written when he was a young man embarking on a literary career, that he first explored the enormous potential of the scientific discoveries of the day. He described his stories as "a miscellany of inventions," yet his enthusiasm for science was tempered by an awareness of its horrifying destructive powers and the threat it could pose to the human race. A consummate storyteller, he made fantastic creatures and machines entirely believable; and, by placing ordinary men and women in extraordinary situations, he explored, with humor, what it means to be alive in a century of rapid scientific progress.

The Country of the Blind and Other Stories - The Original Classic Edition

The Country of the Blind and Other Stories - The Original Classic Edition
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Publisher: Tebbo
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2012-03-01
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ISBN: 9781743473221
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The Country of the Blind And Other Stories by H. G. Wells - The Original Classic Edition Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you. Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside: Kipling was writing short stories; Barrie, Stevenson, Frank-Harris; Max Beerbohm wrote at least one perfect one, 'The Happy Hypocrite'; Henry James pursued his wonderful and inimitable bent; and among other names that occur to me, like a mixed handful of jewels drawn from a bag, are George Street, Morley Roberts, George Gissing, Ella d'Arcy, Murray Gilchrist, E. ...At any rate, that is the present writer's conception of the art of the short story, as the jolly art of making something very bright and moving; it may be horrible or pathetic or funny or beautiful or profoundly illuminating, having only this essential, that it should take from fifteen to fifty minutes to read aloud. ...'Well, Jane, when you are properly engaged to him you may ask him round here on Sunday afternoons, and have tea with him in the kitchen;' for my Euphemia has a motherly conception of her duty towards her maid-servants. ...'My dear, ' said my wife, fluttering into my room about twenty minutes after Jane had started, 'Jane has been to the boot-hole and taken all the left-off boots and shoes, and gone off to the wedding with them in a bag. ...As the train passed, there was a glare of light above the cutting and a driving tumult of smoke; one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight black oblongs-eight trucks-passed across the dim grey of the embankment, and were suddenly extinguished one by one in the throat of the tunnel, which, with the last, seemed to swallow down train, smoke, and sound in one abrupt gulp.

The Country of the Blind

The Country of the Blind
Author: H. G. Wells
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2018-05-14
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ISBN: 9781718885738
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A story about a mountain climber who discovers a civilization where everyone is blind and who have developed unique ways of using their other senses. They notice that their new arrival is very different from them and insist that he surgically remove his eyes if he wants to stay in their community. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

The Country of the Blind and Other Stories by H. G. Wells - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

The Country of the Blind and Other Stories by H. G. Wells - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)
Author: H. G. Wells
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2017-07-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 178656615X
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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Country of the Blind and Other Stories’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of H. G. Wells’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Wells includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Country of the Blind and Other Stories’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Wells’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories (Classic Reprint)

The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories (Classic Reprint)
Author: H. G. Wells
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 586
Release: 2017-10-15
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ISBN: 9780265334478
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Excerpt from The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories It is now quite unusual to see any adequate criticism of short stories in English. I do not know how far the decline in short-story writing may not be due to that. Every sort of artist demands human responses, and few men can contrive to write merely-for a publisher's cheque and silence, however reassuring that cheque may be. A mad millionaire who commissioned masterpieces to burn would find it impossible to buy them. Scarcely any artist will hesitate in the choice betweenmoney and attention; and it was primarily for that last and better sort of pay that the short stories of the 'nineties were written. People talked about them tremendously, compared them, and ranked them. That was the thing that mattered. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Country of the Blind

The Country of the Blind
Author: H Wells
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2017-09-24
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ISBN: 9781977583352
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The Country of the Blind and Other Stories is a collection of thirty-three fantasy and science fiction short stories written by the English author H. G. Wells between 1894 and 1909. It was first published by Thomas Nelson and Sons in 1911. All the stories had first been published in various weekly and monthly periodicals. Twenty-seven of the stories had also been previously published in five earlier story collections by Wells. The title of this collection refers to one of Wells's best known short stories, "The Country of the Blind", which is included in this book. Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.

The Country of the Blind, and 32 Other Stories (The original unabridged edition)

The Country of the Blind, and 32 Other Stories (The original unabridged edition)
Author: H. G. Wells
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2023-12-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Country of the Blind, and 32 Other Stories (The original unabridged edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "The Country of the Blind" is a short story written by H. G. Wells. It was first published in the April 1904 issue of The Strand Magazine and included in a 1911 collection of Wells's short stories, The Country of the Blind and Other Stories. It is one of Wells's best known short stories and features prominently in literature dealing with blindness. Table of contents: The jilting of Jane -- The cone -- The stolen bacillus -- The flowering of the strange orchid -- In the Avu Observatory -- Aepyornis Island -- The remarkable case of Davidson's eyes -- The Lord of the Dynamos -- The moth -- The treasure in the forest -- The story of the late Mr. Elvesham -- Under the knife -- The sea raiders -- The obliterated man -- The Plattner story -- The red room -- The purple Pileus -- A slip under the microscope -- The crystal egg -- The star -- The man who could work miracles -- A vision of judgment -- Jimmy Goggles the God -- Miss Winchelsea's heart -- A dream of Armageddon -- The valley of spiders -- The new accelerator -- The truth about Pyecraft -- The magic shop -- The empire of the ants -- The door in the wall -- The country of the blind -- The beautiful suit. Herbert George "H. G." Wells (1866 – 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games.

The Country of the Blind and Other Stories (The original 1911 edition of 33 fantasy and science fiction short stories)

The Country of the Blind and Other Stories (The original 1911 edition of 33 fantasy and science fiction short stories)
Author: H. G. Wells
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 495
Release: 2023-12-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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H. G. Wells' 'The Country of the Blind and Other Stories' is a collection of 33 fantasy and science fiction short stories that captivate readers with their vivid imagination and thought-provoking themes. Wells seamlessly blends elements of speculative fiction with social commentary, creating a literary style that is both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. The stories range from tales of time travel and alien invasions to explorations of human nature and technological advancements, showcasing Wells' versatility as a writer and his ability to craft engaging narratives within the genre. The original 1911 edition remains a classic work of science fiction literature that continues to resonate with readers today. H. G. Wells, a prolific writer known for his groundbreaking contributions to the science fiction genre, drew inspiration from his deep interest in scientific advancements and societal issues. His works often reflect his concerns about the impact of technology on humanity and the potential consequences of unchecked progress. Wells' keen observations of human behavior and his visionary imagination have solidified his reputation as a master storyteller and a pioneer of speculative fiction. I highly recommend 'The Country of the Blind and Other Stories' to readers who enjoy thought-provoking science fiction, as well as those interested in exploring the intersections of science, society, and human nature. Wells' imaginative storytelling and insightful commentary make this collection a must-read for fans of the genre.

The Country of the Blind and Other Stories

The Country of the Blind and Other Stories
Author: H. G. Wells
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2018-08-13
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ISBN: 9781725188273
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The Country of the Blind and Other Stories: Large print by H.G. Wells A story about a mountain climber who discovers a civilization where everyone is blind and who have developed unique ways of using their other senses. They notice that their new arrival is very different from them and insist that he surgically remove his eyes if he wants to stay in their community. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

In the Country of the Blind

In the Country of the Blind
Author: Edward Hoagland
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2016-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1628727225
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A NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S CHOICE Sixty years after the publication of his first novel, Cat Man, Edward Hogland is publishing his twenty-fifth book at the age of eighty-three. This capstone novel, set in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, introduces Press, a stockbroker going blind. Press has lost his job and his wife and is trying to figure out his next move, holed up in his Vermont cabin surrounded by a hippy commune, drug runners, farmers-gone-bust, blood-thirsty auctioneers, and general ne’er-do-wells. Solace and purpose come from the unlikeliest sources as he learns to navigate his new landscape without sight. Hoagland, himself, is going blind, and through this evocative, unsentimental novel, we experience the world closing in around Press, the rising panic of uncertainty, the isolation of exile, the increasing dependence upon the kindness of strangers, and a whole new appreciation of the world just beyond sight. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.