A Compendious System of Astronomy [...]
Title:
A Compendious System of Astronomy [...]
Description:
Keenly aware that she was venturing into a new sphere for women, Margaret Bryan included mathematics and science in the curriculum to be taught to girls at her schools in Blackheath, London, and Margate. Bryan wrote on physics and optics, using straightforward language and everyday examples. The subscribers for this title included celebrated mathematicians and astronomers as well as Bryan’s former pupils. This copy has two manuscript letters from Dr. William Kitchiner tipped in, related to his book on telescopes.
Creator:
Bryan, Margaret
Publisher:
Printed by H. L. Galabin
Date:
1799
Coverage:
London
Display Date:
1799
Hover Text:
Margaret Bryan — scientist and teacher
Published Item:
P
Item Index:
30
Item Sort:
1700s
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