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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"X Marks the Pedwalk" by Fritz Leiber is a futuristic science fiction novel written during the early to mid-20th century. The book explores the tensions and violent conflicts between two factions: pedestrians and motorists in a society where the two groups live in starkly divided urban environments. The narrative delves into themes of societal division and the absurdity of extreme ideologies, examining how innovation can disrupt social order and provoke instability.  The storyline begins with a violent incident involving a little old lady and a motorist, setting off a chain of events that escalates into civil strife. As both sides retaliate, organized violence arises within the Slum Ring and the Suburbs, revealing the entrenched animosity between the pedestrians, who are considered the underclass, and the affluent motorists. Amid chaotic skirmishes, representatives from both sides convene to negotiate a truce, resulting in the comically absurd "Wheel-Foot Articles of Agreement." These new regulations, meant to curb hostilities, highlight the ridiculousness of their situation while exposing the increasing absurdity in their society's norms and expectations. Throughout the book, Leiber's satirical tone and vivid imagery encapsulate the surreal landscape of a society divided by technology and ideology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aTraffic fatalities -- Fiction1 aPederson, John 0aProduced from Worlds of Tomorrow April 196340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52776  c93610d93610