02377cam a22003253u 4500 69550 UtSlPG 20260610134617.0 m cr n 260607r20221895utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Mears, A. Garland, 1842?-1920 Mercia, the astronomer royal: A romance Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-12-15 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Mercia, the Astronomer Royal: A Romance" by A. Garland Mears is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set in a future world where women have significantly advanced in both societal status and professional roles, particularly showcased through the illustrious character, Mercia. She stands as the passionate and talented Astronomer Royal, navigating personal aspirations alongside the complexities of love and duty within an unconventional society. The opening of the book introduces readers to the year 2002, establishing a backdrop of societal advancements and evolving gender roles. It describes Mercia's character—intelligent, stunning, and dedicated to her astronomical pursuits—while hinting at her unspoken love for her assistant Geometrus. Their professional camaraderie is tested by the societal constraints they face, particularly the prohibition against marrying due to their esteemed positions. As the tale unfolds, themes of ambition, love, and the quest for equality become prominent, painting a fascinating picture of a future where the struggle for gender equality mirrors the personal challenges faced by the protagonist. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Ltd., 1895 Science fiction Utopian fiction https://archive.org/details/merciaastronomer00mear https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69550 110333 110333