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Ottwell Binns

Ottwell Binns was a British novelist and Unitarian minister known for his adventure, mystery, and early science fiction writing.

Lived
1872–1935
Nationality
British
Language
English
Notable works
Dan Yeo; Or, The Island of the Lost

Ottwell Binns was a British novelist and Unitarian minister who balanced his religious duties with a career in popular fiction during the early twentieth century. Born in 1872, Binns dedicated much of his writing career to crafting engaging genre fiction that captured the imaginations of his contemporary audience.\n\nBinns's literary output consisted primarily of adventure stories and mysteries. He also ventured into speculative fiction with his 1929 novel, Dan Yeo; Or, The Island of the Lost, which stands as a notable science fiction entry in his bibliography. Binns continued his dual path of ministry and writing until his death in 1935.