Charles Darwin (eBook, ePUB) - Allen, Grant
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Grant Allen's 'Charles Darwin' is a seminal biographical work that delves deep into the life and accomplishments of the renowned naturalist. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Allen presents a comprehensive portrait of Darwin's groundbreaking scientific discoveries and the societal ramifications of his theory of evolution. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and evolutionary theory. Allen skillfully weaves together historical context, personal anecdotes, and scientific insight to…mehr

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Grant Allen's 'Charles Darwin' is a seminal biographical work that delves deep into the life and accomplishments of the renowned naturalist. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Allen presents a comprehensive portrait of Darwin's groundbreaking scientific discoveries and the societal ramifications of his theory of evolution. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and evolutionary theory. Allen skillfully weaves together historical context, personal anecdotes, and scientific insight to provide a well-rounded exploration of Darwin's life and work. His attention to detail and engaging narrative style make this biography a standout in the genre, offering readers a rich and rewarding reading experience. Grant Allen's expertise in both literature and science shines through in this masterful biography of Charles Darwin. Through his insightful analysis and compelling storytelling, Allen brings Darwin's life and legacy to life in a way that is both informative and captivating. 'Charles Darwin' is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the man behind the theory of evolution and his enduring impact on the scientific community.
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Canadian scientific author and novelist Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (February 24, 1848 - October 25, 1899) received his education in England. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, he actively promoted evolution in public. Allen was born in Kingston, Canada West, close to Wolfe Island (known as Ontario after Confederation). Joseph Antisell Allen, a Protestant pastor from Dublin, Ireland, was his father. Allen attended Merton College in Oxford and King Edward's School in Birmingham for his education. He joined Queen's Institution, a Jamaican black college, as a professor in his mid-20s. He was influenced by the associationist psychology of Herbert Spencer and Alexander Bain. He produced 30 books between 1884 and 1899, including the controversial The Woman Who Did. The Type-writer Girl and Olive Pratt Rayner were pen names used by English novelist Grant Allen. With the publication of The British Barbarians, he made history in the field of science fiction (1895). On October 25, 1899, Grant Allen passed away from liver cancer at his house in Haslemere, Surrey, England. Before finishing Hilda Wade, he passed away.