Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel by Mrs. John Herschel
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"Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel" by Mrs. John Herschel is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book documents the life of Caroline Herschel, highlighting her contributions as an astronomer and the support she offered to her more famous brother, Sir William Herschel. It explores her journey from Hanover to England, her astronomical discoveries, and her profound dedication to her brother's work, portraying a life marked by devotion
and intellectual pursuit. The opening of the memoir establishes Caroline Herschel's background, depicting her early life in Hanover amidst a family of musicians and the events that shaped her character. It details her close relationship with her brother William, who transitioned from music to astronomy, and emphasizes her role as his assistant. The text reveals how she overcame societal limitations placed on women in her time, learning mathematics and scientific instrumentation while often placing her ambitions in service of her brother's success. The reflections capture the challenges she faced, including financial hardships and personal sacrifices, setting the tone for a narrative of resilience and passion for both familial loyalty and scientific exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Herschel, John, Mrs., -1876 |
|---|---|
| Title | Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Herschel, Caroline Lucretia, 1750-1848 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52923 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52923-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 987 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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