Mary Somerville
Mary Somerville was a Scottish scientist, writer, and polymath. She studied mathematics and astronomy, and in 1835 she and Caroline Herschel were elected as the first female Honorary Members of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville
Discover the extraordinary life of a 19th-century female scientist who defied expectations, challenged the status quo, and left an indelible mark on the world.
By Mary Somerville
Physical Geography
Discover how the Earth's structure and its hidden powers shape everything from continents to cultures.
By Mary Somerville
A Preliminary Dissertation on the Mechanisms of the Heavens
Discover the forces that govern the stars, planets, and the cosmos.
By Mary Somerville
On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences
Discover the hidden harmony of the cosmos as one author uncovers the linked destinies of celestial bodies and the unseen forces that bind them all.
By Mary Somerville
On Molecular and Microscopic Science, Volume 1 (of 2)
Discover how the hidden world of atoms and molecules shapes our understanding of the natural world.
By Mary Somerville
On Molecular and Microscopic Science, Volume 2 (of 2)
Journey into the scientific wonders of animal molecular and microscopic biology to discover the physical and chemical foundations that sustain life.
By Mary Somerville