Two Thousand Years Hence (1867)

By Henry O'Neil

Book Overview

""Two Thousand Years Hence"" is a science fiction novel written by Henry O'Neil in 1867. The book is set in the year 3966 and follows the story of a man who is transported to the future by a mysterious force. In this future world, humanity has evolved into a utopian society where war, poverty, and disease no longer exist. The protagonist explores this new world and learns about the advancements in technology, culture, and society. He also discovers that the people of this future world have forgotten about their past and are unaware of the struggles and hardships that their ancestors had to endure. As he tries to understand the reasons behind this forgetfulness, he finds himself caught up in a political struggle that threatens the stability of this perfect society. The book explores themes of progress, morality, and the consequences of forgetting our past. It is a fascinating glimpse into the imagination of a writer from the 19th century, who was trying to envision what the world would look like two thousand years in 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167226038
• ISBN13: 9781167226038
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"