George Iles

Born in Gibraltar in 1852, George Iles spent much of his early life in Montreal after immigrating to Canada as a child. He became known as a writer and editor with a gift for making science and invention approachable to non-specialist readers.

His work ranged across popular science and general literature, and he wrote frequently for magazines including Popular Science Monthly. He also published books on electricity, invention, and notable figures, building a reputation as an engaging interpreter of modern ideas.

Iles later settled in New York and continued writing well into the early 20th century. He died in 1942, remembered as a clear, energetic explainer who helped bring scientific thought to a broad reading public.