the story of madame curie [Paperback] thorne, alice

Description

1966 edition. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of Alice Thorne’s “The Story of Madame Curie” offers a glimpse into the life and groundbreaking scientific achievements of Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Published in 1966, just a decade after Curie’s death, this biography captures the pioneering spirit of a woman who defied societal norms and gender barriers to make pioneering discoveries in the field of radioactivity. Despite its aged appearance, the book’s intact binding and largely clean pages invite readers to immerse themselves in the remarkable journey of a trailblazer who paved the way for future generations of female scientists. Collectors of scientific biographies and those with an interest in the history of women in STEM fields will appreciate this vintage edition as a tangible link to Curie’s enduring legacy.