Bell A carillon, which is a musical instrument consisting of at least 23 cast bronze cup-shaped bells, is tuned so that the bells can be played serially to produce a melody, or sounded together to play a chord. A traditional carillon is played by striking a baton keyboard with the fists, and by pressing the keys of a pedal keyboard with the feet. The keys mechanically activate levers and wires that connect to metal clappers that strike the inside of the bells, allowing the performer to vary the intensity of the note according to the force applied to the key. In
A Traveler from Altruria works at least three hours a day in an acceptable occupation. In an attempt to rid the struggle for money, Howells makes Altruria a place with none. The only way to get what you need is to work. Therefore, there is an opportunity for everyone. In the United States, opportunity usually comes from money. Opportunity usually comes from associations and people that are involved with money. In Altruria, anyone can have an opportunity if they want it. David W. Levy has indicated that in "A Traveler from Altruria" Howells, while pursuing his industrious, profitable career as a man of letters,