Delphi Collected Works of Grant Allen (Illustrated)

Delphi Collected Works of Grant Allen (Illustrated) Synopsis

The Canadian science writer and novelist, Grant Allen was an early proponent of the theory of evolution. His first books dealt with scientific subjects, being influenced by associationist psychology as expounded by Alexander Bain and by Herbert Spencer. However, as his career developed he became a bestselling novelist of the Victorian era, penning intriguing sensation and science-fiction books. This comprehensive eBook presents Allen's collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Allen's life and works* Concise introductions to the novels and other texts* 19 novels, with individual contents tables* Features many rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing* Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts* Excellent formatting of the texts* Famous works are fully illustrated with their original artwork* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories* Easily locate the short stories you want to read* Includes Allen's rare poetry collection 'The Lower Slopes' - available in no other collection* A wide selection of Allen's non-fiction - spend hours exploring the author's diverse areas of study* Features Edward Clodd's seminal memoir - discover Allen's literary life* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titlesCONTENTS:The NovelsPhilistiaBabylonThis Mortal CoilThe White Man's FootThe Jaws of DeathWhat's Bred in the BoneThe Great TabooDumaresq's DaughterThe Duchess of PowyslandRecalled to LifeBlood RoyalMichael's CragThe ScallywagThe Woman Who DidThe British BarbariansA Splendid SinLinnetRosalbaHilda WadeThe Shorter FictionStrange StoriesThe Beckoning Hand, and Other StoriesIvan Greet's Masterpiece and Other StoriesWednesday the TenthAn African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel ClayMiss Cayley's AdventuresTwelve TalesThe Short StoriesList of Short Stories in Chronological OrderList of Short Stories in Alphabetical OrderThe PoetryThe Lower SlopesThe Non-FictionThe Colour-Sense: Its Origin and DevelopmentAnglo-Saxon BritainEvolutionist at LargeFlowers and Their PedigreesBiographies of Working MenCharles DarwinForce and EnergyFalling in LoveScience in ArcadyPost-Prandial PhilosophyThe MediterraneanMoorland IdyllsFlorenceParisCities of BelgiumCounty and Town in EnglandFlashlights on NatureSide LightsThe AutobiographyMy First BookThe BiographyGrant Allen: A Memoir by Edward CloddPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

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