Aristopia: A Romance-History of the New World

<em>Aristopia: A Romance-History of the New World</em>, published in 1895 by Castello Newton Holford, presents an alternative history of North America through the eyes of its visionary protagonist, Ralph Morton. The narrative is structured as a historical account rather than a traditional novel, exploring how a wealthy individual could create a state benefiting all its citizens. Notable for being the first novel-length example of its genre, the book draws on historical documents and critiques the socio-economic disparities of the time, while largely overlooking the impact on native populations.