The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-11-18

upwards OF ~ years ago EuWdru
Bellamy, an American author whose
literary genius was recognized the
world over, wrote a book entitled
Looking Backward" This work
caused a universal storm of discus
sion, criticism and approval when it
was offered to the public. Advocates
Of q cooperative economic order
hailed Bellamy as a prophet-the ex-
ponent of a brighter and better day
tor the human race-while the rich
and privileged classes in America
sharply criticized him for having the
temerity to advance an economic the
Dry, that if adopted, would result in
the abolition of both exploitation and
money.
Soon after it's publication, Mr.. Bel
lamy's book proved one of the best
sellers on the market, and within a
few years it had been translated into
4 dozen different languages. Later the
same author wrote a companion vol
nme to Looking Observation-Disclosures
lty," his masterpiece. The latter book
6rst appeared in 1897. SO masterfully
and scientifically did Mr.. Bellamy at
tack the present social system, offer
ing a substitute for it a hundred times
saner and more rational, that a storm
Of Indignation Immediately swept I'VE
the Special Privilege press in America.
Edward Bellamy became an interna-
tionally famous figure in the world Of
literature, but nevertheless Big Bust
ness turned it's publicity guns upon
him, endeavoring to prove him every
thing from a fanatic to a futile
dreamer.
Everybody Should Read Them.
In view of the widespread social
unrest and dissatisfaction with eco
uomic conditions, as they exist today,
q critical study of Mr.. Bellamy's mas
terpieces will supply the average man
of the street with a wealth of new
ideas; If he is a Progressive, the books
will deepen his understanding, sharpen
his wits and give him a wider grasp
Of the cold, hard facts which are root
ed in the very scheme of the Universe;
If he is Il l~teActiOnary, fighting the
cause of humanity. these two books
may show him the folly of his course
and lead him to a broader pOint-of-
view.
Names Of Publishers.
"Looking Backward'' is published by
NJ. A. Donahue & Co., while "Equality'
Is offered for sale by d. Appleton &
Company, 29-35 West 80 Street, New
York city. NJ. A. Donahue & Com
pany is also a New York firm. You
can secure both books by writing to
these publishing houses.
In the preface to Equality pub
ished by o. Appleton & Company is
given a synopsis Of Looking Back
ward" Following is a copy of this
epitome together with some explana-
tory paragraphs prepared by the edi-
tor: ... -r-
In the year of 1887 Julian West
was a. rich young man living in Boston.
de was soon to be married tt a young
lady Of wealthy family named Edith
Bartlett, and meanwhile lived alone
with his man-servant Sawyer in the
family mansion. Being a sufferer from
Insomnia, he had caused a chamber to
be built of stone beneath the founda-
ton of the house, which he used for a
sleeping room. When even the silence
and seclusion Of this retreat failed to
bring slumber, he sometimes called IN
q professional mesmerizer to Put him
into a hypnotic sleep, from which Saw.
yer knew how to o him at q fixed
time. THIS habit, rs well as the ex.
tstenee Of the underground chamber