Phillip Grant Allen (1848–1899) was an English-born Canadian author and scientist. He was born in Kent, England, and emigrated to Canada in 1868. He studied at the University of Toronto and McGill University, and was a professor of biology at McGill from 1876 to 1891. Allen wrote over 100 books and articles on a variety of topics, including science, philosophy, and literature. He was a prolific writer, and his works include novels, short stories, essays, and scientific treatises. He was a member of the Royal Society of Canada and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Allen was a proponent of the theory of evolution, and his works often explored the implications of Darwinism. He was also a strong advocate of women's rights, and his works often featured strong female characters. He was a pioneer in the field of science fiction, and his novel The British Barbarians (1890) is considered to be one of the earliest works of science fiction. Allen died in 1899 in Montreal, Canada.
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