Alastor - James Orton - Bog

Alastor: Or The New Ptolemy is a novel written by James Orton and published in 1852. The story follows the protagonist, Alastor, who is a young man with a passion for science and a desire to explore the world. He sets out on a journey to discover new lands and make groundbreaking scientific discoveries.As Alastor travels, he encounters various obstacles and challenges, including dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile tribes. However, he perseveres and eventually discovers a new continent, which he names Ptolemy.On Ptolemy, Alastor encounters a utopian society that is free from the corruption and greed of the outside world. The people of Ptolemy live in harmony with nature and have developed advanced technologies that allow them to live sustainably.However, Alastor soon realizes that the people of Ptolemy are not as perfect as they seem. They have a dark secret, and Alastor must decide whether to expose it or keep it hidden.Alastor: Or The New Ptolemy is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of science, exploration, utopian societies, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. It is a must-read for fans of science fiction and adventure novels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.