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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born 22 May 1859 and died 7 July 1930. He was a physician and writer best-known for his creation of Sherlock Holmes which is considered a key innovation in the field of crime fiction. Doyle’s writings have been translated into over 50 languages. He was a prolific writer whose stories have been made into [...]
Charles Darwin and the Origin of Species
Charles Darwin's - On the Origin of Species First published on 24 November 1859, is a seminal work of scientific literature, considered to be the foundation of the biology of evolution. The full title was On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life. For the 6th [...]
H.G. Wells – The Father of Science Fiction
Herbert George Wells: Born - 21 September 1866 / Died - 13 August 1946 He was an English author, best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary. H.G. Wells along with Jules Verne have been referred to as "The Father of [...]
