The Comet Sweeper by Claire Brock
Presents the story of Britain's first female professional scientist, Caroline Herschel - a true Enlightenment celebrity whose rediscovery is long overdue. This work tells the story of a woman so determined to win independence and satisfy her ambition that she moved careers and countries while chasing success.
About the author Claire Brock is a lecturer in the English Department at the University of Leicester. She was recently awarded the British Society for the History of Science's Singer Prize for an article on the Victorian scientist and writer Mary Somerville. She is available for interview.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781840467208 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840467207 |
| Title | The Comet Sweeper |
| Author | Claire Brock |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Icon Books |
| Year published | 2007-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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