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In Pursuit of a Shadow

- By a Lady Astronomer

About In Pursuit of a Shadow

This 1888 work by Elizabeth Brown, a pioneering female astronomer, describes her journey to Russia to observe the total eclipse of the sun on 19 August 1887. The viewing of the eclipse was spoiled by cloud cover, but her lively and observant account of her adventures provides a fascinating record.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108074445
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 136
  • Published:
  • July 16, 2014
  • Dimensions:
  • 140x216x8 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 190 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 7, 2024

Description of In Pursuit of a Shadow

This 1888 work by Elizabeth Brown, a pioneering female astronomer, describes her journey to Russia to observe the total eclipse of the sun on 19 August 1887. The viewing of the eclipse was spoiled by cloud cover, but her lively and observant account of her adventures provides a fascinating record.

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