Project Gutenberg 2004-08-10 Public domain in the USA. 151 Centennius, Ralph The Dominion in 1983 This etext was produced by Andrew Sly "The Dominion in 1983" by Ralph Centennius is a speculative narrative written in the late 19th century, specifically the 1880s. This book is a work of fiction that imagines a future Canada in the year 1983, projecting advancements in technology, society, and politics based on the prevailing values and conditions of the time. The likely topic of the book revolves around the transformation of Canadian society over a century and the implications of progress and development in that timeframe. The narrative contrasts the state of Canada in the late 19th century with a visionary portrayal of the nation a hundred years later. It starts by reflecting on the population growth, from about 5 million people to over 93 million, and discusses the technological advancements, such as the invention of "rocket-cars" that allow for rapid travel across vast distances. Centennius critiques the political divisions of the past while celebrating the loyalty and unity that emerges from crises, particularly against potential U.S. annexation. He presents a future where crime is virtually non-existent, health standards have dramatically improved, and society thrives on cooperation for public welfare. The text combines an optimistic view of social evolution with a cautionary stance on historical political struggles, ultimately depicting a transformative century marked by both technological marvels and a strong sense of national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Utopias -- Canada HX Text Precursors of Science Fiction Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 99102 2025-07-02T10:21:45.555378 text/html 98923 2025-01-08T23:43:58.581212 text/html 111700 2025-07-02T10:21:50.242878 application/epub+zip 110506 2025-07-02T10:21:48.032374 application/epub+zip 94000 2025-07-02T10:21:47.010362 application/epub+zip 217311 2025-07-02T10:21:51.913882 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 209106 2025-07-02T10:21:49.624381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185481 2022-09-02T13:55:19.208574 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89800 2025-07-02T10:21:45.335412 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 89596 2020-12-27T21:46:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17354 2025-07-02T10:21:52.032859 application/rdf+xml 13603 2025-07-02T10:21:47.493359 image/jpeg 3476 2025-07-02T10:21:47.251358 image/jpeg 35074 2020-12-27T21:46:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 110662 2025-07-02T10:21:45.564386 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog