H.G. Wells (1866-1946) is widely considered the father of the science fiction genre. His stories examine space and time travel, alien worlds, and the destructive potential of modern technology. Wells' influence is far reaching and remains potent today. 'The Country of the Blind and Other Stories' collects thirty-three of Wells' most renowned short stories. In 'The Country of the Blind,' perhaps his most famed shorter work, Nunez the mountaineer falls does the side of a mountain on an expedition