FRANCES ROLLESTON BRITISH LADY, SCHOLAR AND WRITER OF MAZZAROTH 
by Jane S Poole

First biography of a remarkable 19th century woman as revealed through her letters. Comfortable, personal voice. Thematic presentation: each chapter focuses on one character trait, activity, interest or event. Generally chronological.
​330+ pages. 53 illustrations. Index.

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What makes Frances Rolleston interesting?

• From an ancient, landed family
• Worked with Wilberforce to abolish slavery in England
• Pioneer of infant schools at age 40+
• Astronomy enthusiast
• Student of geology and medicine
• Linguist of ancient and modern languages
• ​Published poet
• Artist in watercolor and oil
• Beautiful but unmarried
• Generous to a fault
• Enthusiastic Christian
• Competent in Bible
• Acquaintance and friend of scientists and literary men
• Writer of Mazzaroth: The Constellations