Основной контент книги The Comet Sweeper (Icon Science)
Text

Volume 220 pages

0+

The Comet Sweeper (Icon Science)

Caroline Herschel's Astronomical Ambition
$8.17

About the book

Having escaped domestic servitude in Germany by teaching herself to sing, and established a career in England, Caroline Herschel learned astronomy while helping her brother William, then Astronomer Royal. Soon making scientific discoveries in her own right, she swept to international scientific and popular fame. She was awarded a salary by George III in 1787 – the first woman in Britain to make her living from science. But, as a woman in a male-dominated world, Herschel's great success was achieved despite constant frustration of her ambitions. Drawing on original sources – including Herschel's diaries and her fiery letters – Claire Brock tells the story of a woman determined to win independence and satisfy her astronomical ambition.

Genres and tags

Log in, to rate the book and leave a review
Book Claire Brock «The Comet Sweeper (Icon Science)» — read a free excerpt of the book online. Leave comments and reviews, vote for your favorites.
Age restriction:
0+
Release date on Litres:
07 November 2024
Volume:
220 p.
ISBN:
9781785781674
Publisher:
Copyright holder:
Bookwire
Draft
Средний рейтинг 4,8 на основе 251 оценок
Audio
Средний рейтинг 4,1 на основе 1059 оценок
Audio
Средний рейтинг 4,7 на основе 317 оценок
Audio
Средний рейтинг 3,9 на основе 50 оценок
Audio
Средний рейтинг 4,8 на основе 5272 оценок
Audio
Средний рейтинг 4,6 на основе 1094 оценок
Audio
Средний рейтинг 4,8 на основе 332 оценок
Audio
Средний рейтинг 4,4 на основе 130 оценок
Audio
Средний рейтинг 4,8 на основе 784 оценок
Text, audio format available
Средний рейтинг 3,7 на основе 54 оценок
Text
Средний рейтинг 0 на основе 0 оценок