The Comet Sweeper: Caroline Herschel's Astronomical Ambition

Drawing on original sources — including Herschel's diaries and her fiery letters — Claire Brock tells the story of a woman so determined to win independence and satisfy her ambition that she moves careers and countries chasing success.

• Author
• Claire Brock

• Format
• hardcover

• Pages
• 304

• Series
• Icon Science

• Publisher
• Icon Books

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9781840467208

• Genres
• science, history, biography, astronomy, historical

• Release date
• 2004