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The remarkable creatures of Tracey Chevalier's novel refer not only to the fossils discovered by Mary Anning in the first half of the 19th century but to the paleontologist herself and her friend and champion, Elizabeth Philpot. Chevalier ably details the resourcefulness and solidarity of the two women in their struggles to be recognised for their scientific achievements in a field where men of privilege and learning hold sway. Neither woman had the advantage of the formal education required to
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Apr 10, 2016
Jenny
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