"The Future in America: A Search After Realities" by H. G. Wells is a reflective, non-fiction work pondering where the United States is headed. Wells uses his observations to examine the concept of progress and identity. He questions what America will become as it grows and changes, especially regarding the nation's values and people. The book starts as Wells prepares to travel to America, curious about the country. He notes the difficulties he faces as a foreigner and what he must do to enter the U.S. Because he thinks about the future so often, he focuses on where the United States is going, not just where it is now. This exploration sets up Wells' study of American life and helps to uncover the truths that are changing the country's culture and economics.
The Future in America: A Search After Realities
By H. G. Wells
An inquisitive outsider journeys to a burgeoning nation to unveil its destiny, challenging its vision for the future.
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About the AuthorHerbert George Wells was an English writer, prolific in many genres. He wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography, and autobiography. Wells' science fiction novels are so well regarded that he has been called the "father of science fiction".
Herbert George Wells was an English writer, prolific in many genres. He wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography, and autobiography. Wells' science fiction novels are so well regarded that he has been called the "father of science fiction".
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