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Mary Somerville and the World of Science

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Mary Somerville (1780-1872) was the first woman scientist to gain international recognition on her own merit. Active in astronomy, she exemplified the British tradition of Grand Amateurs. Allan Chapman's account highlights her remarkable contributions in a male-dominated field, paralleling the impact of Jane Austen in literature.

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Mary Somerville and the World of Science, Allan Chapman

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