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A Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the Future

By John Jacob Astor

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Using a new source of power, a crew of explorers blast off into space, hoping to find a new world, but they face danger and have to overcome immediate challenges.

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1999-01-01
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Summary

"A Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the Future" by John Jacob Astor is a science fiction tale from the 1800s, following Dr. Cortlandt, Colonel Bearwarden, and Richard Ayrault on their trip to Jupiter. The story begins in a time where science and learning have opened doors to space travel. Using a special force known as "apergy," these characters travel to Jupiter, filled with excitement and wonder. They face tough situations in the planet's atmosphere and strange environments, hoping to find new kinds of life and views. The book gives off a sense of adventure and excitement as it looks at what might be out there in the universe.

About the Author

John Jacob Astor IV was an American business magnate, real estate developer, investor, writer, lieutenant colonel in the Spanish–American War, and a prominent member of the Astor family. He was among the most prominent American passengers aboard RMS Titanic and perished along with 1,495 others when the ship sank on her maiden voyage. Astor was the richest passenger aboard the RMS Titanic and was thought to be among the richest people in the world at that time, with a net worth of roughly $87 million when he died.

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