Remarkable Creatures
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Author: Tracy Chevalier
Binding: Paperback
Published: Harper, 2010
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical novel chronicles the extraordinary life of Mary Anning, a pioneering fossil hunter in 19th-century England, whose groundbreaking discoveries challenged scientific understanding. It illustrates her unlikely friendship with Elizabeth Philpot, another passionate fossil collector, as they navigate a male-dominated world. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of perseverance and intellectual curiosity against the backdrop of the rugged Lyme Regis coastline. Chevalier masterfully uncovers the struggles and triumphs of these remarkable women, whose contributions to paleontology were often overlooked.
Author: Tracy Chevalier
Binding: Paperback
Published: Harper, 2010
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical novel chronicles the extraordinary life of Mary Anning, a pioneering fossil hunter in 19th-century England, whose groundbreaking discoveries challenged scientific understanding. It illustrates her unlikely friendship with Elizabeth Philpot, another passionate fossil collector, as they navigate a male-dominated world. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of perseverance and intellectual curiosity against the backdrop of the rugged Lyme Regis coastline. Chevalier masterfully uncovers the struggles and triumphs of these remarkable women, whose contributions to paleontology were often overlooked.