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Title

1900 or, The last President

Description

Ingersoll Lockwood (1841-1918) was a New York attorney, diplomat and lecturer who wrote children's books, satire, and poetry. 1900 or, The last President is a dystopian, alternative history book which was published in 1896 and ostensibly involves events of a few years later - the 1898 election that put William Jennings Bryan in power and led to civic unrest. As a work of political satire, the narrative deplores the rise of socialism and populism in its dystopian vision of the future.

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Product details

Publisher:

Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing

Author:

Lockwood Ingersoll

Title:

1900 or, The last President

read by:

Peter Coates

Language:

ISBN Audio:

4069828188754

Publication date:

February 19, 2025

Keywords:

political satire allegory prophetic literature political upheaval economic collapse Populism social unrest Prophetic Fiction dystopian vision financial panic civil disorder presidential election conspiracy theories 19th century American literature Audiobook English Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing

Duration

1 hr 14 mins

Product type

AUDIO

Explicit:

Audio drama:

Unabridged:

Yes

About the author:

Ingersoll Lockwood (1841–1918) Ingersoll Lockwood was an American lawyer, author, and political writer known for his sharp wit and eclectic career. Born in New York, he showed early promise in both law and literature. By his thirties, he had become the youngest U.S. consul to the Kingdom of Hanover, a remarkable achievement for his time. Returning to America, he built a successful legal practice while indulging his literary side, writing satirical novels and political commentaries. Lockwood's works, including the now-famous 1900 or, The last President (1896), reflected his keen interest in politics and society. Though largely forgotten for decades, his books have recently gained attention for their eerie similarities to modern events. Despite this, he remained first and foremost a legal expert, known for his eloquence and sharp intellect. He continued writing and practicing law until his death in 1918, leaving behind a curious legacy of legal brilliance and speculative fiction.