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.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction
Length9 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 9, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
33THE HONEY OF DEATH.
2with Ten Illustrations
34A battle royal on Jupiter
3PREFACE.
35Chapter X.Contents: CHANGING LANDSCAPES.
4Book I.
36Chapter XI.Contents: A JOVIAN NIAGARA.
5Chapter I.Contents: JUPITER.
37Chapter XII.Contents: HILLS AND VALLEYS.
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6Chapter II.Contents: ANTECEDENTAL.
38Chapter XIII.Contents: NORTH-POLAR DISCOVERIES.
7Chapter III.Contents: PRESIDENT BEARWARDEN'S SPEECH.
39Chapter XIV.Contents: THE SCENE SHIFTS.
8Chapter IV.Contents
40Book III.
9PROF. CORTLANDT'S HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE WORLD
41Chapter I.Contents: SATURN.
10IN A. D. 2000.
42Chapter II.Contents: THE SPIRIT'S FIRST VISIT.
11Chapter V.Contents: DR. CORTLANDT'S HISTORY CONTINUED.
43Chapter III.Contents: DOUBTS AND PHILOSOPHY.
12Chapter VI.Contents: FAR-REACHING PLANS.
44Chapter IV.Contents
13Chapter VII.Contents: HARD AT WORK.
45A PROVIDENTIAL INTERVENTION.
14Chapter VIII.Contents
46The combat with the dragons
15GOOD-BYE.
47Chapter V.Contents
16The Callisto was going straight up.
48AYRAULT'S VISION.
17Book II.
49Ayrault's Vision
18Chapter I.Contents
50Chapter VI.Contents: A GREAT VOID AND A GREAT LONGING.
19THE LAST OF THE EARTH.
51Chapter VII.Contents: THE SPIRIT'S SECOND VISIT.
20The signals from the Arctic Circle.
52Chapter VIII.Contents: CASSANDRA AND COSMOLOGY.
21Chapter II.Contents: SPACE AND MARS.
53Chapter IX.Contents
22Chapter III.Contents
54DOCTOR CORTLANDT SEES HIS GRAVE.
23HEAVENLY BODIES.
55A look into the future
24Comparative Size of Planets
56Chapter X.Contents: AYRAULT.
25Chapter IV.Contents: PREPARING TO ALIGHT.
57Chapter XI.Contents: DREAMLAND TO SHADOWLAND.
26Chapter V.Contents: EXPLORATION AND EXCITEMENT.
58Chapter XII.Contents: SHEOL.
27Chapter VI.Contents: MASTODON AND WILL-O'-THE WISPS.
59Chapter XIII.Contents: THE PRIEST'S SERMON.
28Chapter VII.Contents
60Chapter XIV.Contents: HIC ILLE JACET.
29AN UNSEEN HUNTER.
61Chapter XV.Contents
30The ride on the giant tortoise.
62MOTHER EARTH.
31Chapter VIII.Contents: SPORTSMEN'S REVERIES.
63The return
32Chapter IX.Contents
64Back cover
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