Grant Allen - Libros y biografía

Grant Allen's 'The Colour-Sense: Its Origin and Development' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the fascinating world of color perception. Published in 1879, this book explores the scientific and...

TWO main schools of religious thinking exist in our midst at the present day: the school of humanists and the school of animists. This work is to some extent an attempt to reconcile them. It contains,...

Una Callingham è tornata bambina. Dopo aver assistito all’omicidio del padre nella grande dimora di famiglia, The Grange a Woodbury, la sua mente distrugge ogni ricordo dell’età adulta e torna a rifugiarsi...

One Londoner and an American geologist are out for a bicycle trip in the Thames valley. They talk about natural disasters and volcanic eruptions and how thankful they are that such things do not happen...

Hilda Wade is a nurse working for the famous doctor Hubert Cumberledge. He admires Hilda and their friendship grows stronger with every passing day. Hilda's past and her future goals are however shrouded...

The South African unscrupulous millionaire Charles Van Drift spends his time travelling to exotic locations with his family. One of these trips leads them to the Riviera where Van Drift suddenly has to...

It is Christmas time and Maisie Llewelyn is invited as a guest to Wolverden Hall. She does not know anybody there but she quickly befriends two girls. She meets them in the nearby church whose tower was...

"Twelve Tales" is a unique collection of short stories selected by Grant Allen himself. The stories are a vivid combination of horror, science fiction and detective tales. The introduction offers a window...

Jerry Stokes is a hangman in Kingston. One day, he refuses to hang a convicted murderer because he is not so convinced that the man is actually guilty. This is the first time in his life that he rebels,...

Lois Cayley is an intelligent, young, attractive and independent woman who is forced to face the world on her own after the death of her stepfather. Since there is nothing left to stop her, she decides...

J. Arbuthnot Wilson is about to spend a memorable New Year's Eve. He and the group he is travelling with were going to visit the sealed pyramid of Abu Yilla on the next day but Wilson is so impatient...

Grant Allen's "Charles Darwin" is not an ordinary biography. It is a book about the life of one of the most significant and important people of the 19th century. It depicts the personal development of...

In Grant Allen's novel 'Philistia', the reader is transported to late-Victorian England where the protagonist, Felix Lorraine, navigates the social and cultural landscape of the time. Allen's writing...

Olga Davidoff's Husband is a short story by Grant Allen.  Grant Allen was a Canadian science writer and novelist.

Grant Allen's novel, 'The Woman Who Did', is a feminist classic that challenges societal norms and expectations through the story of a woman who defies conventions and pursues her own happiness. Published...

In 'Wolverden Tower' by Grant Allen, the reader is transported to a mysterious and atmospheric world filled with secrets, deceit, and hidden motives. The novel is characterized by its intricate plot,...

The Woman Who Did is a tale about a young, self-assured middle-class woman who defies convention as a matter of principle and who is fully prepared to suffer the consequences of her actions. Herminia...

Grant Allen's novel, 'The Woman Who Did', challenges societal norms of the late 19th century by telling the story of a woman who chooses to live independently and pursue her own happiness, regardless...

This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works - the Œuvre - of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - 10000 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • An...

In 'Biographies of Working Men' by Grant Allen, the author delves into the lives of everyday laborers in Victorian England, providing a unique glimpse into the working class through a series of detailed...

In 'Wednesday the Tenth, A Tale of the South Pacific' by Grant Allen, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the South Pacific islands, exploring themes of adventure, colonization, and societal...

On her mother's side, Elma Clifford, a heroine, comes from a long line of gypsies. She is a clairvoyance who does a wild dancing act with a dangerous feather boa. Following her adventures, while on the...

In Grant Allen's 'Flowers and Their Pedigrees,' the author delves into the fascinating world of botany and flower breeding. Through a combination of scientific knowledge and engaging storytelling, Allen...

Grant Allen's 'Ivan Greet's Masterpiece' is a captivating novel that delves into the world of art and the complexities of human relationships. Written in the late 19th century, Allen's literary style...

Grant Allen's 'Twelve Tales' is a collection of short stories that showcase his keen ability to intertwine science fiction and social commentary in a seamless narrative. Each tale presents a unique scenario...

Grant Allen's 'County and Town in England Together with some Annals of Churnside' is a captivating exploration of English rural life and the dynamics between county and town. Written in a straightforward...

Grant Allen's 'The Beckoning Hand: The Gold Wulfric' is a captivating mystery novel that is set in the late 19th century. In this intriguing story, Allen expertly weaves together elements of romance,...

Grant Allen's 'Ivan Greet's Masterpiece' is a captivating novel that delves into the intricacies of art, society, and human nature. Set in the late 19th century, the book follows Ivan Greet, a struggling...

In Grant Allen's 'Colin Clout's Calendar: The Record of a Summer, April-October,' the reader is taken on a journey through the natural world over the course of six months. Written in a descriptive and...

Grant Allen's 'Biographies of Working Men' is a captivating exploration of the lives of working-class individuals in Victorian England, offering a rare and insightful glimpse into the struggles and triumphs...