Memoir And Correspondence Of Caroline Herschel (1879)

By Mary Cornwallis Herschel and Caroline Herschel

Book Overview

Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel is a biographical work written by Mary Cornwallis Herschel in 1879. The book is a detailed account of the life and accomplishments of Caroline Herschel, who was a prominent astronomer and the first woman to discover a comet.The book begins with a brief introduction to Caroline Herschel's childhood in Hanover, Germany, where she was born in 1750. It then goes on to detail her move to England with her brother William Herschel, who was also an astronomer. The book also covers her work as an assistant to her brother, where she made significant contributions to the field of astronomy.The memoir also includes a collection of Caroline Herschel's personal correspondence, including letters to her brother, friends, and fellow astronomers. These letters provide insight into her personal life, as well as her scientific work.The book concludes with a summary of Caroline Herschel's later years, including her return to Hanover after her brother's death and her continued work in astronomy. The memoir and correspondence offer a unique perspective on the life and work of a pioneering female scientist.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167008545
• ISBN13: 9781167008542
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"