Sixty Years Hence V1: A Novel (1848) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167003318)

Sixty Years Hence V1: A Novel is a science fiction novel written by Charles Frederick Henningsen in 1848. The story is set in the year 1900 and is a prediction of what the world would be like in 60 years. The novel explores a utopian society where technology has advanced to a level that has eradicated war, poverty, and disease. The protagonist of the story, a young man named Ernest, embarks on a journey to explore this new world and discovers the wonders of the future. He encounters flying machines, underwater cities, and a society where people live in harmony with nature. However, as he delves deeper, he realizes that this utopia is not without its flaws, and there are still challenges to overcome. The novel is a fascinating insight into the author's vision of the future and a reflection of the social and political issues of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in science fiction and the history of futurism.In Three Volumes.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 Frederick Henningsen
ISBN-10: 1167003314
ISBN-13: 9781167003318
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d