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| CHAPTER XVII. | ||
| spezia—genoa—begins molecular and microscopic science—turin—spezia—british fleet—letters from mrs. somerville—garibaldi—severe illness—florence—my brother's death—naples—eruption of vesuvius—j. s. mill—change in public opinion on women's education—eighty-ninth year—describes her own character—thoughts on a future life—progress in knowledge of geography—victoria medal—medal from royal italian geographical society—letter from menebrea—rome, capital of italy—aurora borealis | 329 | |
| CHAPTER XVIII. | ||
| eclipse—visits of scientific men—life at naples—darwin's books—remarks of civilization—fine aurora borealis—death of herschel—summer at sorrento—bill for protection of animals—ninety-second year—letter from professor sedgwick—grand eruption of vesuvius—last summer at sorrento, plants found there—conclusion | 354 | |
