The Beckoning Hand: The Beckoning Hand

Grant Allen, a name notable in the annals of literature, was a distinguished 19th-century author, primarily recognized for his contributions to science fiction, though his works span across various genres. Born Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen on February 24, 1848, in Kingston, Ontario, he was a man of diverse interests and considerable intellect. An alumnus of Merton College, Oxford, Allen possess...