""John Harvey: A Tale of the Twentieth Century"" is a science fiction novel written by an anonymous author under the pseudonym ""Moore"" and published in 1897. The story follows the life of John Harvey, a man who is born in the late 19th century and lives through the turn of the century into the 20th century. As John grows up, he becomes fascinated with science and technology and spends much of his life working to advance these fields. He eventually becomes a renowned scientist and inventor, creating groundbreaking machines and devices that change the world. However, as John's inventions become more powerful, he begins to realize the potential dangers they pose to humanity. He becomes consumed with the idea of preventing his creations from being used for harm, and dedicates his life to ensuring that they are only used for good. Throughout the novel, John encounters a variety of challenges and obstacles, including political intrigue, personal tragedy, and ethical dilemmas. The story explores themes of progress, responsibility, and the impact of technology on society. Overall, ""John Harvey: A Tale of the Twentieth Century"" is a thought-provoking and engaging work of early science fiction that offers a glimpse into the hopes and fears of people living in the late 19th century as they looked towards the future.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.