Publisher's Synopsis
""The Upas: A Vision Of The Past, Present, And Future"" is a book written by Richard H. Dyas and published in 1877. The book is a work of fiction that explores the past, present, and future of humanity. The story is set in the year 1977, where the world is in chaos due to the effects of industrialization and overpopulation. The protagonist, a young man named Walter, is transported to the year 1777 through a vision induced by the Upas tree, a poisonous plant that was believed to have the power to transport people through time.In the past, Walter witnesses the American Revolution and the birth of the United States. He then travels back to the present, where he sees the consequences of humanity's actions on the environment and the future of the world. The book serves as a warning about the dangers of industrialization and the need for humans to live in harmony with nature.The book is a unique blend of science fiction, historical fiction, and environmentalism. It provides a thought-provoking commentary on the state of the world and the potential consequences of human actions. ""The Upas: A Vision Of The Past, Present, And Future"" is a must-read for anyone interested in science fiction, history, and environmentalism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.