Grant Allen
Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen was a Canadian science writer and novelist, educated in England. He was a public promoter of evolution in the second half of the nineteenth century.
Biographies of Working Men
Discover how ordinary individuals overcame adversity and humble origins to achieve extraordinary success through sheer grit and determination.
By Grant Allen
What's Bred in the Bone
Trapped together in a dark tunnel after a train accident, a young woman and a charming artist discover a connection that could defy all expectations.
By Grant Allen
Cities of Belgium Grant Allen's Historical Guides
Journey through Belgium's most captivating cities to uncover not just their beauty, but the hidden stories etched into their buildings and streets.
By Grant Allen
The Evolutionist at Large
Journey through a world where ants communicate through scent and childhood memories bloom into scientific observation, revealing the simple secrets of how all living things change over time.
By Grant Allen
An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay
** A charming rogue embarks on a series of audacious swindles, matching wits with those determined to bring his cunning schemes crashing down with justice.
By Grant Allen
Moorland Idylls
Discover the unseen wonders of the moor as a writer reveals the intimate lives of its creatures and the secrets hidden in its landscapes.
By Grant Allen
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Grant Allen
** Explore a world of clashing cultures, societal expectations, and the triumphs of the working class through a collection of writings from the 19th century.
By Grant Allen
The Beckoning Hand, and Other Stories
When a night at the theatre turns into a blazing inferno, a man is drawn into a web of mystery spun by a captivating woman, full of danger and the supernatural.
By Grant Allen
The Woman Who Did
Witness a woman's fight for freedom and love as she challenges societal expectations with her controversial ideas.
By Grant Allen
Biographies of Working Men
Discover inspiring tales of grit, innovation, and social mobility as ordinary laborers rise to extraordinary prominence through sheer determination and intellect.
By Grant Allen
Paris Grant Allen's Historical Guides
Discover the historical secrets of Paris through its monuments and architecture, guided by the stories of saints and the echoes of a medieval past.
By Grant Allen
Wednesday the Tenth, A Tale of the South Pacific
A daring sea captain and his crew race against time to save a family from becoming sacrifices on a remote South Pacific island.
By Grant Allen
Anglo-Saxon Britain
Discover the surprising origins of the Anglo-Saxons and their transformation from warriors to settlers, shaping the very foundations of British life.
By Grant Allen
The Great Taboo
Stranded on an island ruled by a savage god, two castaways must fight to survive its deadly rituals and escape its unforgiving shores.
By Grant Allen
Michael's Crag
section A troubled friend grapples with his haunting past amidst the backdrop of a beautiful and perilous Cornish landscape, where a tragic secret threatens to pull everyone down.
By Grant Allen
The Evolution of the Idea of God: An Inquiry Into the Origins of Religions
Uncover the captivating journey of faith as it transforms from primitive idols to the concept of a singular, all-powerful God.
By Grant Allen
The British Barbarians
When a proper Englishman meets a strange outsider unfamiliar with society's rules, their encounter sparks a rebellion against artificial norms and a quest for true purity.
By Grant Allen
Falling in Love; With Other Essays on More Exact Branches of Science
Explore the surprising science behind attraction, questioning whether love is a natural instinct or a societal construct.
By Grant Allen
Science in Arcady
Witness the birth of islands and the slow march of life as science unveils the wonders of nature's long and complex story.
By Grant Allen
Blood Royal: A Novel
Amidst a fading noble legacy, a young man yearns for a brighter future, complicated by social expectations and the spark of unexpected romance.
By Grant Allen