Equality; or, A History of Lithconia is a utopian fantasy novel. It is the first American utopian novel. The author is unknown, though Donald H. Tuck speculates that it could be Dr. James Reynolds, a zealous liberal crusader. The novel was originally serialized in 8 parts in the weekly newspaper, The Temple of Reason, beginning in 1802. It was first published in book form by the Liberal Union in 1837.
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Publication history 1802, US, The Temple of Reason, Pub date 15 May 1802, serialized in 8 parts 1837, US, Liberal Union , Pub date 1837, Hardback 1863, US, P. J. Mendum, Pub date 1863, Hardback 1947, US, Prime Press , Pub date 1947, Hardback, 500 copies printed
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