The Learned Lady in England, 1650-1760

CHAPTER I

LEARNED LADIES IN ENGLAND BEFORE 1650

1. PREFATORY STATEMENT

The theme to which this volume is specifically limited is the position and achievements of learned women in England in the period between 1650 and 1760. But before entering upon this detailed study it seems desirable to give a preliminary sketch of the work of learned women in England before 1650. In ...