Elizabeth Cary Agassiz - Paton, Lucy Allen
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Elizabeth Cary Agassiz: A Biography is a book written by Lucy Allen Paton in 1919. The book is a comprehensive account of the life of Elizabeth Cary Agassiz, who was an American educator and writer. Agassiz was born in 1822 in Boston, Massachusetts, and was the daughter of a wealthy merchant. She was educated at home and later attended a private school in Boston. In 1846, she married Louis Agassiz, a Swiss-born naturalist and geologist. The couple moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, where Louis was a professor at Harvard University.Elizabeth Cary Agassiz was actively involved in her husband's…mehr

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Elizabeth Cary Agassiz: A Biography is a book written by Lucy Allen Paton in 1919. The book is a comprehensive account of the life of Elizabeth Cary Agassiz, who was an American educator and writer. Agassiz was born in 1822 in Boston, Massachusetts, and was the daughter of a wealthy merchant. She was educated at home and later attended a private school in Boston. In 1846, she married Louis Agassiz, a Swiss-born naturalist and geologist. The couple moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, where Louis was a professor at Harvard University.Elizabeth Cary Agassiz was actively involved in her husband's work and helped him with his research. She also played a significant role in the establishment of the Anderson School for Girls in Boston, which was one of the first schools in the United States to provide a college-level education for women. After her husband's death in 1873, Elizabeth continued to work on his unfinished projects and helped to establish the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.The book provides a detailed account of Elizabeth Cary Agassiz's life, including her childhood, education, marriage, and contributions to science and education. It also explores her relationships with her husband, family, and friends, and provides insights into the social and cultural context of the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, education, and women's rights in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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