Discover the vibrant stories of six pioneering women of science in 18th-century France who were often overlooked in history. These remarkable minds were celebrated during their time, yet their accomplishments have been largely ignored in modern studies. Mathematician Elisabeth Ferrand, astronomer Nicole Reine Lepaute, naturalist Jeanne Barret, botanist Madeleine Françoise Basseporte, anatomist Marie-Marguerite Biheron, and chemist Geneviève d’Arconville defied societal norms and made their mark on Enlightenment society, inspiring luminaries such as Franklin and the philosophes. The book's unconventional style mirrors the groundbreaking achievements of these audacious women.
Authored by Nina Rattner Gelbart
Hardcover
360 pages
Measurements: 6.13 x 1 x 9.25 inches
Published by Yale University Press (May 11, 2021)