Memoir And Correspondence Of Caroline Herschel (1879) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781167124426)

Memoir And Correspondence Of Caroline Herschel is a book that was published in 1879 and written by Mary Cornwallis Herschel. The book is a memoir and correspondence of Caroline Herschel, a German-born British astronomer who was the first woman to discover a comet.The book provides a detailed account of Caroline Herschel's life and work, including her childhood in Germany, her move to England to live with her brother William Herschel, and her eventual career as an astronomer. It also includes a collection of her letters and correspondence with other astronomers and scientists of the time.Throughout the book, readers will learn about Caroline Herschel's many achievements and contributions to the field of astronomy. She discovered several comets, cataloged hundreds of stars, and was the first woman to receive a salary as a scientist.Overall, Memoir And Correspondence Of Caroline Herschel is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and work of a pioneering woman in science. It is a must-read for anyone interested in astronomy, women's history, or the history of science in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mary Cornwallis Herschel
ISBN-10: 1167124421
ISBN-13: 9781167124426
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 374
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d