Description
In the rugged landscape of early 19th-century England, a young woman named Mary Anning unearths extraordinary fossils that challenge the scientific understanding of life's origins. Despite her groundbreaking discoveries, Mary faces societal prejudice and exclusion from the male-dominated scientific community. Her path intersects with Elizabeth Philpot, a like-minded fossil enthusiast, forging an unlikely bond that transcends class and circumstance. Together, they navigate the treacherous currents of ambition, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge against a backdrop of natural peril and social constraints.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins UK
Published Jan 1, 2010
356 pages
ISBN: 9780007178384
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Details
First Published
2009
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier.