John Jones's Dollar

John Jones's Dollar is a science fiction novel by Harry Stephen Keeler, written in the early 20th century. Set in the year 3221 A.D., the story is framed as a lecture by a history professor discussing the economic implications of a single dollar deposited in 1921 by a socialist named John Jones. The narrative explores how this dollar, through compounded interest over centuries, leads to extraordinary wealth and a societal dilemma regarding inheritance and debt. The book humorously examines themes of economics, individual actions, and their long-term effects on society.