Author profile

Garrett P. Serviss

1851–1929 · United States

An American astronomer, journalist and popular-science writer who brought planetary science and speculative adventure to general readers.

Science & Technology Science Fiction

Life and context

A short timeline

1851
Born in United States.
1900
The Moon Metal published.
1901
Other Worlds published.
1907
The Moon: A Popular Treatise published.
1929
End of the author’s recorded life.

Recurring concerns

Themes and style

astronomy
other worlds
invention
wonder

Vivid popular exposition and brisk speculative storytelling, both driven by scale, visual imagination and scientific curiosity.

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Works by Garrett P. Serviss

3 works in the Linden collection.

Science Fiction

The Moon Metal

Garrett P. Serviss

Science Fiction · B1–B2 · 2 hr

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Science & Technology

Other Worlds

Garrett P. Serviss

Science & Technology · B2–C1 · 5 hr

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Science & Technology

The Moon: A Popular Treatise

Garrett P. Serviss

Science & Technology · B1–B2 · 5 hr

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This is a Linden original, historically informed editorial portrait—not an archival photograph. It is based on commonly documented appearance and period clothing; reuse status: Linden original artwork.