Summary
At the turn of the 18th century, Amsterdam is at the centre of an intellectual revolution, with artists and scientists racing to record the wonders of the natural world. Of all the brilliant naturalists in Europe, Maria Sibylla Merian is one of its brightest stars.
For as long as she can remember, Dorothea Graff’s life has been lived in service to her mother, Maria: from collecting insects to colouring illustrations for Maria’s world-famous publications. While Dorothea longs for a lif…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922863980 |
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| ISBN-10: | 192286398X |
| Author: | Melissa Ashley |
| Publisher: | Affirm Press |
| Imprint: | Affirm Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 10 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 724g |
| Dimensions: | 36mm x 242mm x 164mm |
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About The Author
Melissa Ashley
Melissa Ashley is the author of historical fiction novels The Bee and the Orange Tree and The Birdman’s Wife, which won the Queensland Literary Awards Fiction prize and the ABA Booksellers Choice Award. She has published a collection of poetry, The Hospital for Dolls, as well as poems, short stories, essays and academic articles. Melissa teaches writing workshops in educational and private settings and is passionate about uncovering historical women’s forgotten lives, particularly in science. She lives in Brisbane with her family.
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