Herbert Ward's "A Republic Without a President and Other Stories" offers a fascinating glimpse into speculative fiction from a bygone era. This collection of short stories, categorized as science fiction, delves into possible futures and explores societal structures that challenge our present. While rooted in its time, the collection's exploration of dystopian themes and alternative governance remains surprisingly relevant. Ward's work provides a unique perspective on American literature through the lens of the future, imagining a world unbound by traditional leadership. Though categorized as science fiction, the stories also contain elements of humor and historical fiction. Readers interested in classic science fiction and the evolution of the genre will find this meticulously prepared print edition to be a compelling and thought-provoking read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.