The Mummy! V2: A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century (1828)

""The Mummy! V2: A Tale Of The Twenty-Second Century"" is a science fiction novel written by Jane Loudon and published in 1828. The story is set in the year 2126 and follows the adventures of a young man named Edric, who discovers a mummy that has been preserved for over 2,000 years. The mummy, named Cheops, is brought back to life with the help of advanced technology and becomes a companion to Edric as he navigates a society that has drastically changed in the centuries since Cheops was alive. The novel explores themes of technology, social class, and the dangers of playing God. It is considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction literature and is notable for its imaginative portrayal of a futuristic society.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.