Strange Stories

A prominent figure in the promotion of evolution during the late 19th century, Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen was a Canadian science writer and novelist with a strong educational background from England. After leaving academia, he established himself as a respected author of essays and literary works. His early writings focused on scientific topics, with notable titles such as Physiological Æsthetics and Flowers and Their Pedigrees. His insightful articles, including the influential "Note-Deafness," contributed to the understanding of concepts like amusia.