At Pinney's Ranch / 1898

Name: At Pinney's Ranch / 1898
Author: Edward Bellamy

By Edward Bellamy

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The story follows a man who, after demonstrating a talent for mind‑reading and marrying the woman involved, is later ensnared by circumstances when a neighbor is found murdered. A secret nocturnal visit to the victim, intended as an apology after a public quarrel, becomes damning evidence; fearing arrest he flees, plunges into a river, and survives to rebuild a new life in the West. Wealth and distance do not erase his longing to clear his name and rejoin his family. The narrative traces exile, the weight of suspicion, domestic devotion, and the desperate effort to restore honor.

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Edward Bellamy

Edward Bellamy was an American author and social activist, best known for his utopian novel "Looking Backward, 2000 to 1887," published in 1888. This influential work imagines a future society that has eliminated poverty and inequality through a system of collective ownership. Bellamy's writing often reflects his concerns about the social and economic issues of his time, advocating for reform and a more equitable society. In addition to his notable novel, he wrote several other works, including short stories and essays that further explore themes of love, society, and human potential. His ideas contributed to the early American socialist movement and continue to resonate in discussions about social justice.