The American author and socialist Edward Bellamy (1850 1898) briefly studied law before giving it up and becoming a journalist, then novelist.The critic August Nemo presents in this book seven tales specially selected by this author:The Blindman''s WorldAn Echo Of AntietamThe Old Folks'' PartyThe Cold SnapTwo Days'' Solitary ImprisonmentPotts''s Painless CureA Summer Evening''s Dream