Alexander, James B. (James Bradun)

About the author

James Bradun Alexander (1831–1914) was an American writer whose speculative narratives merged imaginative settings with reflections on contemporary scientific discoveries of his era. While grounded in a fascination for astronomy and the growing sense of possibility spurred by technological progress, his works also carried moral undertones, prompting readers to question humanity’s place in a vast, potentially inhabited universe. Incorporating intrigue, philosophical musings, and a dash of adventure, Alexander’s stories stand as early forerunners to the modern science fiction genre, offering glimpses of how inventive minds tackled both the thrill and apprehension provoked by rapid modernization.