02630cam a22003373u 4500 72226 UtSlPG 20260610134653.0 m cr n 260607r20231904utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hastings, George Gordon The first American King Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-11-25 Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The First American King" by George Gordon Hastings is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a uniquely constructed setting, beginning at Dr. Belden's establishment, a sanatorium and physical culture resort in Long Island, where guests seek rejuvenation. The narrative centers around key characters such as Dr. Kearns, a prominent detective, and Professor Dean, who are both unsuspecting participants in a larger mystery that combines elements of science and fantastical speculation, hinting at themes of social change and the evolution of civilization. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Dr. Belden's establishment, where guests are treated for their various ailments, and we meet Mr. Kearns and Professor Dean, who engage in discussions on social and scientific topics. Their curiosity leads them to the eccentric Dr. Jaquet, who promises to showcase his cave and the peculiar phenomena of suspended animation. However, the narrative soon surprises the characters—and the readers—when Kearns and Dean unexpectedly fall into a deep sleep that lasts decades, with them waking up in a vastly changed world governed by a king. This striking premise sets the stage for exploration of political, social, and technological transformations that emerge from their long slumber, promising an intriguing journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: The Smart Set Publishing Co., 1904 Science fiction United States -- Politics and government -- Fiction Speculative fiction https://archive.org/details/firstamericanki00hast/page/n7 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72226 112951 112951