An Apocalypse of Life (1893)

""An Apocalypse of Life"" is a novel written by Walter Thomas Cheney and published in 1893. The book is a dystopian science fiction story set in the future, where a catastrophic event has caused the collapse of civilization as we know it. The protagonist, a man named John, finds himself in a world where society has regressed to a state of barbarism and chaos.As John navigates this new world, he encounters various groups of people who have banded together for survival, each with their own set of beliefs and values. Along the way, he also discovers a hidden underground city, where the remnants of the old world still exist. Through his experiences, John comes to question the nature of humanity and the meaning of life.The book is a commentary on the fragility of civilization and the potential consequences of societal collapse. It explores themes of survival, morality, and the human condition. Despite being over a century old, ""An Apocalypse of Life"" remains relevant today, as it speaks to our current anxieties about the future and the state of the world.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.