The New Gulliver (1898)

The New Gulliver is a satirical novel written by Wendell Phillips Garrison and published in 1898. The book is a modern retelling of Jonathan Swift's classic novel Gulliver's Travels, but with a new twist. Instead of the protagonist being a shipwrecked sailor, the story follows a wealthy American businessman named Lemuel Gulliver who travels to various countries around the world.Throughout his travels, Gulliver encounters a variety of strange and fantastical creatures, including a race of giant ants, a society of intelligent horses, and a nation of microscopic people. Each encounter serves as a commentary on various social and political issues of the time, such as imperialism, capitalism, and racism.Despite its satirical nature, The New Gulliver is also a work of science fiction, as it explores the possibilities of what life on other planets and in other dimensions might be like. The book is written in a humorous and engaging style, making it an enjoyable read for both adults and children. Overall, The New Gulliver is a unique and entertaining take on a beloved classic.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.