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 and published in 1867. The story is set in the year 3868 and follows the adventures of a man named Harold, who has been cryogenically frozen for two thousand years. When he wakes up, he finds himself in a world vastly different from the one he knew. In this future world, humanity has achieved incredible technological advancements, including the ability to control the weather, travel through space, and communicate telepathically. However, the society has also become stagnant and lacks creativity and innovation. Harold becomes involved in a rebellion against the ruling class, who seek to maintain their power and prevent progress. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Lilia and discovers the truth about his own past. The novel explores themes of progress, power, and the dangers of complacency. It also offers a vision of a utopian society that has both benefits and drawbacks. Overall, ""Two Thousand Years Hence"" is a thought-provoking and imaginative work of science fiction that remains relevant today.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116729601X
• ISBN13: 9781167296017
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"