Fifteen Hundred Miles An Hour (1895) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166097936)

""Fifteen Hundred Miles An Hour"" is a science fiction novel written by Charles Dixon in 1895. The story is set in the future where technology has advanced to the point where humans can travel at a speed of 1500 miles per hour. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Jack, who is a skilled mechanic and inventor. Jack is recruited by a wealthy businessman named Mr. Van Dorn to work on a new invention that will revolutionize transportation.The invention is a high-speed train that can travel across the United States in just a few hours. Jack and Mr. Van Dorn embark on a journey across the country to test the train. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including sabotage attempts by a rival businessman who wants to steal the technology.As they travel at breakneck speeds, Jack and Mr. Van Dorn also experience the beauty and wonder of the American landscape. They witness the majesty of the Rocky Mountains, the vastness of the Great Plains, and the bustle of New York City.""Fifteen Hundred Miles An Hour"" is a thrilling adventure story that explores the possibilities of technology and the spirit of innovation. It is a fascinating glimpse into the future as envisioned by a writer of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Dixon
ISBN-10: 1166097935
ISBN-13: 9781166097936
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 330
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d