The endpages of this book are simple yet stunning.
Ms. McCully utilizes excerpts from Caroline Herschel's diary to accurately portray this fiesty woman. Childhood illnesses stunted her growth and caused her face to be scarred. Her mother limited her to domestic work (basically the family's maid). Yet her brother William offers her an escape-to be a trained musician and THEN an astronomer! Caroline is the first woman to receive a salary for scientific research.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.
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