| Author |
Astor, John Jacob, 1864-1912 |
| Title |
A Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the Future
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
HTML version by Dave Skalick.
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| Summary |
"A Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the Future" by John Jacob Astor is a science fiction novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative explores themes of scientific advancement and interplanetary travel, focusing on a group of characters that includes Dr. Cortlandt, Colonel Bearwarden, and Richard Ayrault as they embark on an adventurous journey to Jupiter. The opening of the book introduces readers to a world where the struggle between science and classical studies has culminated in a new era of exploration. The characters utilize a newly discovered force called "apergy" to travel through space, specifically to Jupiter, where they are filled with wonder and excitement. As they navigate the atmospheric dynamics and unique ecosystems of the planet, they encounter both immediate challenges and the prospect of discovering novel forms of life and landscapes. This section establishes the book's tone of adventurous optimism and sets the stage for a profound exploration of the unknown that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Utopias -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Space ships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Manned space flight -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Jupiter (Planet) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Saturn (Planet) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1607 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
217 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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