The Future in America
by H. G. Wells
- First published
- 1906
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Future in America: A Search After Realities" by H. G. Wells is a travel essay published in 1906 recounting his first visit to the United States. Wells examines a nation caught between enormous potential and deep social problems. He explores American labor issues, corruption, immigration, racial prejudice, and political reform, meeting figures like Jane Addams, Booker T. Washington, and Theodore Roosevelt. The work captures Wells's vision of America as both troubled and uniquely positioned to lead human progress.
- United States
- National characteristics, American
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #56484. The Future in America on Wikipedia.
