Published in 1913
“ Women in Science” by John Augustine Zahm, 1851-1921; (pseudonym Mozans);
This book provides a detailed historical perspective on women and their achievements in arts and science in general, and in the sciences in particular, beginning from ancient Greece and Italy to the early 20th century with a focus on women in Europe, and including the US from about the 18th century onwards.
The author discusses the lives and achievements of women who became scholars, artists, scientists, doctors, explorers, inventors... and includes commentaries from the writings of women who experienced difficulties and barriers in their journey to develop and use their intellect.
Also included are extracts from the writings of men, both those who supported and those who opposed, the rights of women to education, and to pursue “things of the mind”.
An extensive bibliography is included.
About the author: John Augustine Zahm, 1851-1921: a Catholic priest, author, scientist, and an explorer (South America). See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Augustine_Zahm for biography.