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A Journey in Other Worlds: Year 2088

Explore futuristic wonders in John J. Astor's 1894 journal entry as he anticipates the success of his book set in 2088. Join his journey into the unknown future as he dreams of what lies ahead.

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A Journey in Other Worlds: Year 2088

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  1. By: Courtney Dolan

    John J. Astor’s journal

  2. 1894 Dear Journal, I have just come out with my new book: A Journey in Other Worlds and it's about the year of 2088.  I think it will be a great success, because people are wondering what might happen in 2088. Until I Write Next, John J. Astor IV
  3. 1898 Dear Journal, I have just bought my very first automobile.  It is splendid!  It is much easier to drive an automobile than to ride in a horse drawn carriage!  Until I Write Next, John J. Astor
  4. 1911 Dear Journal, My wife has taken my offer to drive our new automobile to board the RMS Titanic into consideration.  I’ve bought first class tickets for my family. Why is it the women always get to decide things like that, I wonder? Until I Write Next, John J. Astor
  5. 1911 Dear Journal, My wife has decided to let me take our automobile on our way to board the RMS Titanic. Until I Write Next, John J. Astor
  6. September 1, 1912 Dear Journal, I have been invested in real estate all over the world, including the Astoria Hotel in New York.  I've made MILLIONS! Until I Write Next, John J. Astor IV
  7. March 15, 1912 Dear Journal, My wife bought me two tuxedos with my initials on the back of the collar.  I think they are wonderful. Until I Write Next, John J. Astor IV
  8. April 10, 1912 Dear Journal, I am arriving at the dock with my wife and three children.  We are packed, have our tickets, and are ready to board.  I hope towrite about this voyage after it's over.  I will write every detailof it. I promise! Until I Write Next, John J. Astor
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