Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel
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"Memoirs and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel" is a unique publication that offers an overview of the life and work of the outstanding German-British astronomer Caroline Herschel. In this book, the author John Herschel, who is the son of Carolina, reveals a vivid biography of his mother, her achievements in the study of the stars and her contribution to the development of astronomy.
Fully saturated with correspondence and documents, the text of the book reveals a unique view of the life of Caroline Herschel, her struggle with society's stereotypes of women scientists and the search for meaning in unusual experiments in celestial mechanics.
"The Memoirs and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel" is a fascinating discovery for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the mysterious world of the stars, as well as for those looking for inspiration in choosing their own path of achievement and success."
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- John Herschel
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2016-08-29
- Title
- Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel
- Subject
- Herschel, Caroline Lucretia, 1750-1848
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"Memoirs and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel" is a unique publication that offers an overview of the life and work of the outstanding German-British astrono...