Category - Fiction / Historical Fiction
Format - Paperback
Condition - Excellent
Listed - 8 months ago
Views - 10
Wishes - 1
Ships From - Indiana
Est. Publication Date - Oct 2010
Seller Description
"Remarkable Creatures" is a historical fiction novel by Tracy Chevalier. The book is based on the true story of Mary Anning, a 19th-century fossil hunter who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of paleontology. The novel follows the lives of Mary Anning and Elizabeth Philpot, two women from different social classes who form an unlikely friendship based on their shared passion for fossils. As they explore the cliffs and beaches of Lyme Regis, England, they make important discoveries that challenge the scientific beliefs of their time and pave the way for a new understanding of prehistoric life. Through the eyes of Mary and Elizabeth, "Remarkable Creatures" offers a glimpse into the world of science and society in the early 19th century. The novel explores themes of gender, class, and the pursuit of knowledge, as well as the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated field. Chevalier's engaging writing style, vivid descriptions, and well-drawn characters have made "Remarkable Creatures" a beloved and critically acclaimed work of historical fiction.
Additional Information
Remarkable Creatures: A Novel
ISBN: 9780452296725
Publisher Description
Marked for greatness after being struck by lightning in infancy, Mary Anning discovers a fossilized skeleton near her 19th-century home that triggers attacks on her character and upheavals throughout ...
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