{"title":"Patrick Armstrong","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the engaging world of Patrick Armstrong, a celebrated author known for his insightful works in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Armstrong's writing captivates readers with its blend of meticulous research and engaging storytelling, bringing to life the fascinating narratives of notable historical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst his compelling works is \u003cem\u003eRichard Owen\u003c\/em\u003e, a detailed account of the renowned English biologist and palaeontologist. This book delves into Owen's contributions to science, his discoveries, and the personal and professional challenges he faced over his illustrious career. Armstrong's portrayal provides an immersive journey into the life of a man whose impact on natural history endures to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Armstrong's books are perfect for those who appreciate well-researched biographies and are eager to gain deeper insights into the lives of influential historical personalities. Whether you're a history aficionado or new to the genre, his works promise a rich and educational experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"richard-owen-by-patrick-h-armstrong-9781789147629","title":"Richard Owen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant, hard-working, immensely productive and influential, the naturalist Richard Owen was a great promoter of science and played a large role in shaping London's Natural History Museum. An often difficult and arrogant individual, he was accused of plagiarism and bullying, and is the only man whom Charles Darwin claimed to hate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough strongly opposed to Darwin and Thomas Huxley's theories of evolution through natural selection, there is evidence that a few of Owen's ideas were not so very distant from theirs. This biography gives an account of Owen's life and work, providing possible psychological and social reasons for some of his more controversial characteristics, and his sometimes rather strained relations with his scientific contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this lively and sure-footed biography, distinguished historian of science Patrick Armstrong brilliantly brings a lifetime of scholarship to the task of explicating why Victorian-era palaeontologist and Charles Darwin collaborator and detractor Richard Owen remains worthy of our attention. A fascinating study!\u003c\/em\u003e - Tom Chaffin, author of \u003cem\u003eOdyssey: Charles Darwin, the Beagle, and the Voyage that Changed the World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArmstrong's biography accomplishes its admirable purpose describing in considerable detail Owen's many accomplishments and contrasting them with his disagreeable nature.\u003c\/em\u003e - Geoffrey Martin, Southern Connecticut State University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845594730732,"sku":"9781789147629","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28005333482824.jpg?v=1758888818"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/patrick-armstrong.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}