The Mummy! A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Mummy! A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Loudon, Mrs. (Jane) (1807–1858).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Mummy! A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century" by Mrs. Loudon is a three-volume novel published in 1827. When the Egyptian mummy of Cheops is reanimated in the year 2126, he offers unexpected wisdom to those who befriend him. Set in a future England filled with air travel, steam-powered automatons, and advanced technology, this groundbreaking work became the first English-language story to feature a reanimated mummy, blending science fiction with social satire.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Mummy! A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century
- Author credits: Loudon, Mrs. (Jane) (1807–1858)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Feminist fiction
- Science fiction
- Twenty-second century -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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