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    <title>Agnes Mary Clerke and Ellen Mary Clerke: An Appreciation</title>
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    <namePart>Huggins, Lady</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1848-1915</namePart>
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  <abstract>"Agnes Mary Clerke and Ellen Mary Clerke: An Appreciation" by Lady Huggins is a biographical account written in the early 20th century, specifically around 1907. This book honors the lives and achievements of the notable astronomers Agnes and Ellen Clerke, providing insights into their contributions to science, literature, and their personal lives. The book covers their upbringing, their intellectual pursuits, and the impact they made in the field of astronomy.  The text highlights Agnes Clerke's significant contributions to astronomy through her historical studies and publications, such as "History of Astronomy in the Nineteenth Century" and "Modern Cosmogonies." It chronicles her dedication to understanding and documenting astronomical developments, emphasizing her scholarly research, her relationships with prominent scientists, and her tireless efforts to make complex subjects accessible to the public. In addition, the book showcases Ellen Clerke’s talents as a poet and her interest in astronomy, underscoring how their close bond and shared passions enriched their individual pursuits. Overall, this Appreciation serves as a heartfelt tribute to the sisters' legacies and their enduring impact on the scientific community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)</abstract>
  <note>Release date is 2020-12-16</note>
  <note>Fay Dunn, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The Internet
Archive)</note>
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    <topic>Clerke, Agnes M. (Agnes Mary), 1842-1907</topic>
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    <topic>Clerke, Ellen Mary, 1840-1906</topic>
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    <topic>Astronomers -- Ireland -- Biography</topic>
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