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The lady and the octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology - by Dana Staaf

A colorful, fascinating book about the French scientist (1794–1871) who invented aquariums. We learn about her experiments in Italy, her inventions to make observations easier, and ther theories about the age-old mystery of the paper nautilus and its self-grown shell.

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Black and white photograph of Jeanne Villepreux-Power dressed in a wide skirt and a lace shawl wrapped over her shoulders. She is leaning on a decorative column, looking at an elaborate cup. She is young and elegant, with her hair pulled back in a net.
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