Fifty years hence: or, What may be in 1943 by Robert Grimshaw
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"Fifty Years Hence: or, What may be in 1943" by Robert Grimshaw is a prophetic work that can be categorized as a speculative fiction publication written in the early 1890s. The book explores predictions concerning future societal, scientific, and technological advancements that might take place fifty years hence, specifically aiming to envision the world as it could be in 1943. It employs a graphical method of deduction to propose a detailed and
fantastical future. Through the narrative, the protagonist, Roger Brathwaite, an advanced thinker, shares his vision of a transformed world that thrives on electricity and scientific breakthroughs. The story is structured as a continuous prophecy, presenting a vivid picture of daily life, governance, technological improvements, and cultural advancements in 1943. Brathwaite predicts innovations in communication, transportation, sanitation, and social structures, highlighting themes of progress and the betterment of human life through science. As the tale unfolds, it encapsulates both the excitement and the potential disillusionment of a future shaped by unforeseen changes and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Grimshaw, Robert, 1850-1941 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Fifty years hence: or, What may be in 1943 A prophecy supposed to be based on scientific deductions by an improved graphical method |
| Alternate Title |
50 years hence: or, What may be in 1943 A prophecy supposed to be based on scientific deductions by an improved graphical method |
| Original Publication | United States: Practical Publishing Company,1892. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CB: History: History of civilization |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Utopias |
| Subject | Twentieth century -- Forecasts |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68096 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 329 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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