George Griffith, born George Chetwynd Griffith-Jones on August 20, 1857, was a notable figure in late 19th and early 20th-century British science fiction. Griffith's literary style is characterized by a blend of adventure, romance, and speculative futuristic visions, often embodying the imperialistic and scientific zeitgeist of his era. 'The Romance of Golden Star,' one of Griffith's works, is an ...