{"title":"Patrick H. Armstrong","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating works of Patrick H. Armstrong, an esteemed author who has dedicated his career to exploring the lives and contributions of notable historical figures. His insightful writing style and meticulous research transform complex topics into engaging narratives that captivate readers with an interest in history, science, and biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Armstrong's standout works, \u003cem\u003eRichard Owen\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the life of the renowned 19th-century biologist known for his pioneering work in palaeontology and his pivotal role in identifying and naming the dinosaur. Armstrong vividly brings Owen's story to life, shedding light on his achievements and the legacy he left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick H. Armstrong's books appeal to readers who appreciate well-crafted biographies and those eager to deepen their understanding of scientific history. Each book is a journey into the past, offering valuable insights and an enriching reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have an affinity for biographies or memoirs, or simply wish to learn more about iconic figures like Richard Owen, Patrick H. Armstrong's expertly written books are an excellent addition to your reading collection. Dive into these enthralling stories and broaden your knowledge about the remarkable individuals who have shaped our world.\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-h-armstrong.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}