A Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the Future by John Jacob Astor

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Author Astor, John Jacob, 1864-1912
Title A Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the Future
Note Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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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.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Utopias -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Manned space flight -- Fiction
Subject Jupiter (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Saturn (Planet) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 1607
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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