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own ideas, but a great many more which I had not yet 

 arrived at, all expressed in clear, logical language. You 

 see, for years I have been slowly yet carefully gathering 

 notes . . . building up my case against the masses who 

 control my every action . . . gradually preparing myself 

 for the time when I might stand high on my firm and 

 ever-accumulating foundation of fact and reason and de- 

 nounce them all. Somehow I can't get over the feeling 

 that the book was prepared especially for me, that I might 

 grasp it eagerly: a complete and carefully constructed 

 basis upon which to rest my own peculiar philosophy of 

 life. 



My most cherished dream has long been the establish- 

 ment of my own "little island of intelligence and beauty" 

 that should stand gallantly and undefiled "amidst the 

 chaotic seas of human stupidity and ugliness." Nearly a 

 year ago I selected and purchased ten acres of land and 

 will soon be able to make the final payment on it. We have 

 managed to erect a habitable building, dig and equip a 

 well, and raise a small flock of pullets; and my dear old 

 mother is heroically holding the fort until we can achieve 

 the financial status necessary for me to join her. And if 

 nothing happens this should be within the present year. 

 Then, with my mother, the two children of my deceased 

 brother, and a distant young lady who has promised to 

 share the transvaluation with me, I plan to sacrifice the 

 present emoluments and future prospects of my profession 

 and begin the great experiment of my life. 



Your book comes at an opportune time to serve as my 

 handbook of procedure and inspiration. And, having the 

 encouragement it has brought and my plans for the reason- 

 able life so far along, I feel sufficiently independent to be- 



