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A Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the Future
About this book
Set in the year 2000, this science fiction novel follows characters who travel to Jupiter and Saturn, blending speculative technology with adventure. It will appeal to readers interested in early science fiction and Victorian-era visions of the future.
John Jacob Astor
John Jacob Astor was a German-born American businessman, merchant, real estate mogul, and investor. Astor made his fortune mainly in a fur trade monopoly, by exporting opium into the Chinese Empire, and by investing in real estate in or around New York City during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was the first prominent member of the Astor family and the first multi-millionaire in the United States.
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