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""Blind: A Story Of These Times"" is a novel written by Ernest Poole. The book is set in the early 1900s in New York City and follows the story of a young man named John Bartley who becomes blind after a workplace accident. The novel explores the challenges and struggles that John faces as a blind person in a society that is not fully equipped to accommodate him.The story also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including labor rights, immigration, and the growing divide between the rich and poor. John becomes involved in the labor movement and fights for better working conditions and fair wages for himself and his fellow workers.Throughout the book, John's relationships with his family, friends, and love interests are tested as he navigates his new life as a blind person. The novel also touches on themes of resilience, perseverance, and the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity.""Blind: A Story Of These Times"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the challenges faced by people with disabilities and the societal issues that continue to plague us today.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.