Blind Man's Lantern

"Blind Man's Lantern" by Allen Kim Lang is a science fiction story from the 1960s, which follows an Amish couple named Aaron and Martha Stoltzfoos as they journey to the planet Murna to start a new life. The book explores the difficulties of settling on other planets and adjusting to the cultural differences experienced by these interstellar settlers. As Aaron tries to farm the land and teach the locals, he unknowingly breaks the rules of the Murnan people which leads to conflict with their leader, Sarki Kazunzumi. The core of the story revolves around Aaron's quest to balance who he is with a desire to be accepted, ultimately showing the value of respect, humility, and the importance of honoring a planet’s customs.