The Country of the Blind

The Country of the Blind

and Other StoriesBy H. G. Wells
Michael Caine
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Length16h 39m

About this audiobook

"The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories" by H. G. Wells is a collection of thought-provoking short stories blending science fiction, fantasy, and social commentary. The title story explores the clash between perception and reality in a secluded society where everyone is blind. The book showcases Wells' imaginative storytelling and his ability to delve into human nature and the consequences of progress.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★ 3.9 (11.8K)
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GenreScience Fiction
Length16 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 24, 1904
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
21 : The Jilting Of Jane
3II : The Cone
4III : The Stolen Bacillus
5IV : The Flowering Of The Strange Orchid
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6V : In The Avu Observatory
7VI : Aepyornis Island
8VII : The Remarkable Case Of Davidson's Eyes
9VIII : The Lord Of The Dynamos
10IX : The Moth
11X : TheTreasure In The Forest
12XI : The Story Of The Late Mr. Elvesham
13XII : Under The Knife
14XIII : The Sea Raiders
15XIV : The Obliterated Man
16XV : The Plattner Story
17XVI : The Red Room
18XVII : The Purple Pileus
19XVIII : A Slip Under The Microscope
20XIX : The Crystal Egg
21XX : The Star
22XXI : The Man Who Could Work Miracles
23XXII : A Vision Of Judgment
24XXIII : Jimmy Goggles The God
25XXIV : Miss Winchelsea's Heart
26XXV : A Dream Of Armageddon (pt. 1)
27XXV : A Dream Of Armageddon (pt. 2)
28XXVI : The Valley Of Spiders
29XXVII : The New Accelerator
30XXVIII : The Truth About Pyecraft
31XXIX : The Magic Shop
32XXX : The Empire Of The Ants
33XXXI : The Door In The Wall
34XXXII : The Country Of The Blind (pt. 1)
35XXXII : The Country Of The Blind (pt. 2)
36XXXIII : The Beautiful Suit

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