The Dominion in 1983

"The Dominion in 1983" by Ralph Centennius is a captivating speculative vision, penned in the 1880s, that transports readers a century into a reimagined future Canada. The book depicts a transformed Canadian society in 1983, where the population booms to over 93 million and technological marvels like "rocket-cars" shrink distances. Navigating through themes of unity and progress, the tale contrasts the political struggles of the late 19th century with a future marked by eradicated crime, exceptional health, and a devotion to public welfare, highlighting a century of monumental technological leaps and resilient national identity forged against potential American annexation.