Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville

In "Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age," Mary Somerville offers a captivating blend of memoir and intellectual journey that spans her remarkable life from childhood through her venerable years. Not merely a recounting of personal experiences, her narrative is rich with insights into the scientific and cultural milieu of the 19th century. Somerville's literary style is eloquent and ...