Grant Allen

The Evolutionist at Large (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Evolutionary Biology and Natural History through Literature

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Grant Allen's 'The Evolutionist at Large' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the realms of evolutionary biology and natural history, providing readers with compelling insights into the interconnectedness of all living beings. Written in a clear and engaging style, the book combines scientific rigor with vivid storytelling, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Allen's work is situated within the larger context of the late 19th-century scientific debates on evolution, adding depth and relevance to the exploration of these complex topics. Grant Allen, a prolific writer and naturalist, was uniquely positioned to write 'The Evolutionist at Large.' His background in both literature and science allowed him to bridge the gap between disciplines and offer a fresh perspective on the subject of evolution. Allen's keen observation skills and passion for the natural world shine through in this meticulously researched and thought-provoking book. I highly recommend 'The Evolutionist at Large' to anyone interested in the fascinating field of evolutionary biology and the intricate web of life on Earth. Grant Allen's insightful analysis and engaging narrative make this book a must-read for both scholars and casual readers alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 309
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066234799
• Artikelnr.: 58754717

Autorenporträt

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.