A Journey in Other Worlds
A Romance of the FutureBy John Jacob Astor
Length9h 58m
About this audiobook
In "A Journey in Other Worlds," John Jacob Astor presents a thought-provoking exploration of the potentialities of human advancement, encapsulated within the framework of a science fiction narrative that melds adventure, utopian ideals, and speculative technology. Written in 1894, Astor's prose exemplifies the 19th-century literary style, rife with vivid descriptions and philosophical underpinnings that reflect the era's fascination with science and imperialism. The book addresses the societal implications of unchecked technological progress, echoing the anxieties of a rapidly industrializing world while foreshadowing futuristic imaginings of space travel and extraterrestrial life. Astor, primarily known as a businessman and one of the wealthiest individuals of his time, harbored a deep interest in science and exploration. His exposure to the industrial advancements of his era, along with his travels and ventures in the fur trade and real estate, influenced his vision of what the future could hold for humanity. "A Journey in Other Worlds" not only showcases Astor's creative imagination but also serves as a reflection of his complex understanding of progress and its potential pitfalls. Readers seeking a narrative that combines thrilling adventure with philosophical inquiry will find Astor'Äôs work both enlightening and prescient. This book is an essential read for enthusiasts of early science fiction and those interested in the cultural and technological dialogues of the late 19th century.
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GenreScience Fiction
Length9 hrs 58 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 9, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2with Ten Illustrations
3PREFACE.
4Book I.
5Chapter I.Contents: JUPITER.
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6Chapter II.Contents: ANTECEDENTAL.
7Chapter III.Contents: PRESIDENT BEARWARDEN'S SPEECH.
8Chapter IV.Contents
9PROF. CORTLANDT'S HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE WORLD
10IN A. D. 2000.
11Chapter V.Contents: DR. CORTLANDT'S HISTORY CONTINUED.
12Chapter VI.Contents: FAR-REACHING PLANS.
13Chapter VII.Contents: HARD AT WORK.
14Chapter VIII.Contents
15GOOD-BYE.
16The Callisto was going straight up.
17Book II.
18Chapter I.Contents
19THE LAST OF THE EARTH.
20The signals from the Arctic Circle.
21Chapter II.Contents: SPACE AND MARS.
22Chapter III.Contents
23HEAVENLY BODIES.
24Comparative Size of Planets
25Chapter IV.Contents: PREPARING TO ALIGHT.
26Chapter V.Contents: EXPLORATION AND EXCITEMENT.
27Chapter VI.Contents: MASTODON AND WILL-O'-THE WISPS.
28Chapter VII.Contents
29AN UNSEEN HUNTER.
30The ride on the giant tortoise.
31Chapter VIII.Contents: SPORTSMEN'S REVERIES.
32Chapter IX.Contents
33THE HONEY OF DEATH.
34A battle royal on Jupiter
35Chapter X.Contents: CHANGING LANDSCAPES.
36Chapter XI.Contents: A JOVIAN NIAGARA.
37Chapter XII.Contents: HILLS AND VALLEYS.
38Chapter XIII.Contents: NORTH-POLAR DISCOVERIES.
39Chapter XIV.Contents: THE SCENE SHIFTS.
40Book III.
41Chapter I.Contents: SATURN.
42Chapter II.Contents: THE SPIRIT'S FIRST VISIT.
43Chapter III.Contents: DOUBTS AND PHILOSOPHY.
44Chapter IV.Contents
45A PROVIDENTIAL INTERVENTION.
46The combat with the dragons
47Chapter V.Contents
48AYRAULT'S VISION.
49Ayrault's Vision
50Chapter VI.Contents: A GREAT VOID AND A GREAT LONGING.
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