Royal, Matthew J
Entry updated 12 September 2022. Tagged: Author.
(1863-1900) Canadian teacher and author of The Isle of the Virgins: A Romance (1899; cut vt The Unknown Island; Or, The Isle of the Virgins 1905), a Lost Race Utopia set on an Island where women – descended from ancient Romans – dominate; men are allowed to mate only within the framework of a game (see Games and Sports) run by their betters. The protagonist, who has come upon the island, does not approve. [JC]
Matthew Joseph Royal
born Adelaide, Ontario: 27 May 1863
died Thorold, Ontario: November 1900
works
- The Isle of the Virgins: A Romance (Buffalo, New York: The Wenborne-Sumner Company, 1899) [hb/]
- The Unknown Island; Or, The Isle of the Virgins (New York: Street and Smith, 1905) [cut vt of the above: last chapter shortened: Medal Library: pb/uncredited]
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