Author: Charles Fort

Charles Fort (1874–1932) was an American writer and researcher known for his exploratorial work on anomalous phenomena. His most famous book, “The Book of the Damned” (1919), is a seminal work that challenged the scientific orthodoxy of his time. Fort”s literary style is often characterized by a blend of wit and skepticism, sowing seeds of doubt against the dogmatic adherence to scientific norms. He coined the term “Fortean” to describe the strange and the unexplained, which would inspire the Fortean Society and influence later writers in the realms of the paranormal and unorthodox sciences. Fort”s work has been noted for its critical stance on the scientific establishment”s tendency to dismiss data that does not fit into accepted frameworks, advocating for an inclusive and open-minded investigation of the world”s mysteries. His other works include “New Lands” (1923), “Lo!”, and “Wild Talents”, each expanding on themes of anomalies and the paranormal. “The Book of the Damned” itself is an extensive catalogue of unexplained events, which Fort presents with both fascination and a challenge to conventional thought, demanding a reevaluation of what is considered possible or real within the purview of human knowledge.