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100 1 _aHarben, Will N.
_q(Will Nathaniel),
_d1858-1919
245 1 0 _aIn the Year Ten Thousand
246 1 _aIn the Year 10,000
246 1 _aIn the Year 10000
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-01-07
508 _aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520 _a"In the Year Ten Thousand" by Will N. Harben is a speculative fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative provides a glimpse into a distant future, addressing themes of human evolution, societal progress, and the stark contrast between past and future civilizations. The book explores how humanity has transformed from brutal, warlike origins into a refined and intelligent society that communicates through mind-reading. The story centers around an elderly man and a young boy who visit a museum in the year 10,000. The old man attempts to explain the concept of the "Dark Ages," revealing humanity's violent and ignorant past filled with wars and cruelty. As he shows the boy ancient books and artwork, they reflect on humanity's evolution, from primitive communication to advanced thought-telegraphy, which eradicated crime and promoted purity of mind. This journey through history prompts discussions about significant figures like Jesus Christ, the evolution of societal values, and the eventual rise of a peaceful, united world devoid of rulers. Ultimately, the narrative delves into philosophical questions about immortality and the essence of love, suggesting that true progress comes from compassion and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Arena Publishing Company, 1892
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aUtopias -- Fiction
653 _aFathers and sons -- Fiction
700 1 _aFlower, B. O.
_q(Benjamin Orange),
_d1858-1918
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/ArenaMagazine-Volume06/page/n765
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67122
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