Fifty years hence: or, What may be in 1943: A prophecy supposed to be based on scientific deductions by an improved graphical method: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Fifty years hence: or, What may be in 1943: A prophecy supposed to be based on scientific deductions by an improved graphical method is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Grimshaw, Robert (1850–1941).
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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.
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- Title: Fifty years hence: or, What may be in 1943: A prophecy supposed to be based on scientific deductions by an improved graphical method
- Author credits: Grimshaw, Robert (1850–1941)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Twentieth century -- Forecasts
- Utopias
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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