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A mysterious doctor claims to hold a secret that could let a person sleep for centuries and wake restored. This striking vision of a future city weaves mystery, possibility, and human longing into a tense encounter.
Set in a cosmopolitan New York, the story follows a curious narrator who meets the enigmatic physician, debates the limits of science, and plunges into a night of revelations. Along the way, sharp social ideas about control, identity, and aging emerge through vivid scenes in a bustling cafe, a grand hotel, and a crowded street.
- A shadowy inventor and a life-changing claim that tests what science can really do.
- A city of regulations and technologies, from passport records to controlled travel and staged entertainment.
- Moments of romance and moral doubt amid a spark of danger and suspense.
- A window into future society’s quirks, power structures, and the price of breakthrough discoveries.
Ideal for readers who enjoy speculative fiction with atmospheric settings, strong character dynamics, and arcane ideas that spark questions about the future of humanity.
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The Day of Prosperity: A Vision of the Century to Come (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This intriguing tale follows the unusual journey of Albert Burnham, a man chosen by the mysterious Dr. Rudini to test his groundbreaking discovery: a potion that induces extended sleep. Burnham awakens a century later, in the year 2000, to find himself a living relic from the past. The author skillfully weaves Burnham's experiences with the vibrant and transformed society he encounters, delving into the profound social and technological advancements that have taken place during his century-long slumber. Through Burnham's eyes, the book explores the evolution of human civilization, the complexities of human nature, and the potential for scientific breakthroughs to shape our very existence. It offers a thought-provoking reflection on the nature of time, progress, and the enduring human spirit in a rapidly changing world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331264712_0
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The Day of Prosperity : A Vision of the Century to Come (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2015
ISBN 10 : 1331264715
ISBN 13 : 9781331264712
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 280 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25919934/2
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