Sixty Years Hence V1: A Novel (1848)

Sixty Years Hence V1: A Novel is a science fiction novel written by Charles Frederick Henningsen in 1848. The book is set in the year 1905 and imagines what the world will be like in the year 1908. The story follows the adventures of a group of characters who travel from England to America and then to the moon. Along the way, they encounter various futuristic technologies such as flying machines, electric cars, and telegraphs that can transmit images. The novel also explores themes such as the role of science and technology in society, the dangers of unchecked progress, and the importance of individual freedom. Sixty Years Hence V1: A Novel is a fascinating glimpse into the Victorian era's vision of the future and a thought-provoking exploration of the possibilities and pitfalls of technological progress.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.