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100 1 _aSomerville, Mary,
_d1780-1872
245 1 0 _aPersonal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-01-08
508 _aProduced by Jane Hyland, Eric Hutton, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville" by Martha Somerville is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the remarkable life of Mary Somerville, a pioneering Scottish scientist and writer, as told through the eyes of her daughter, providing insights into her early education, struggles against societal norms, and eventual achievements in the field of science. The narrative not only details her personal journey but also highlights the broader societal and educational landscape of the time, particularly regarding women's roles. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by discussing Mary Somerville's upbringing in Scotland, her early passion for knowledge, and the obstacles she faced as a woman in pursuit of education and scientific inquiry during an era that largely discouraged such pursuits. Through her mother’s reflections, readers learn about her childhood memories, family dynamics, and the supportive yet challenging environment that shaped her intellectual journey. The text also touches upon her initial encounters with science and the profound influence of loving relatives, particularly her uncle, who recognized and nurtured her exceptional talents against the backdrop of a prevailing conservative society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSomerville, Mary, 1780-1872
653 _aWomen scientists -- Great Britain -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27747
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