Alastor: Or The New Ptolemy is a novel written by James Orton and published in 1852. The story is set in a distant future where humanity has reached a state of advanced technology and has colonized other planets. The main character, Alastor, is a young man who is dissatisfied with his life and sets out on a journey to find meaning and purpose. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters and experiences, including a utopian society, a sentient...