"Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville" by Mary Somerville provides an intimate glimpse into the life of one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century. In this captivating autobiography, Somerville shares her remarkable journey from her formative years to her accomplished career as a mathematician and astronomer. As a pioneering female scientist, Somerville's recollections offer valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs she faced in the pursuit of knowledge and recognition.

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A biography of the leading woman of science in Great Britain during the nineteenth century.