The Distributive Passions

Imagine that, in the early 19th century, the various libertarian currents, particularly mutualism, had met with just a little less resistance, that co-operation had dug its roots in just a bit deeper, particularly in American soil. Imagine there was a bit more to the ubiquitous social-sciences-of-everything than just hyperbole and wild metaphysical speculation. Take a few short steps with me, and we’ll see what might be possible.

Butterfly Labors combines a bridging narrative, Across Golden Seas, set in a somewhat altered present, with several sections based on familiar figures. The first of these is Sovereigns, which covers roughly the period 1826-1875. The names will be familiar; the events will be a mix of history and history-based fantasy. From time to time I’ll add commentary to explain which is which.