02528cam a22003253u 4500 31171 UtSlPG 20260610133718.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HX Hartshorne, Henry, 1823-1897 1931: A Glance at the Twentieth Century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-02-03 E-text prepared by David Starner, Tamise Totterdell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com/) "1931: A Glance at the Twentieth Century" by Henry Hartshorne is a speculative diary-format book written in the late 19th century that presents a fictional account of the future as perceived from the year 1881. The text explores various sociopolitical, cultural, and technological changes that Hartshorne imagines will occur by 1931, delving into themes like governance, social equity, and public health. The likely topic revolves around utopian visions and reflections on progress in the early 20th century. In the diary, the narrator discusses a range of matters, including shifts in political power, the status of the British monarchy, and the status of race relations in the United States. Hartshorne envisions a future where the United States has expanded to include territories like Mexico and parts of Central America while also contextualizing changes in Europe, such as the evolving roles of England and France post-monarchy. He reflects on advancements in science, technology, and public health, commenting on the societal embrace of women's suffrage and the growing influence of education. The narrative is a rich tapestry of speculative reflections and critical observations, presenting an optimistic yet critical view of societal evolution towards a more equitable and peaceful future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Utopias Twentieth century -- Forecasts Prophecies https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31171 72017 72017