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Galileo's daughter : a historical memoir of science, faith, and love / Dava Sobel

Drawing on letters from his daughter, a cloistered nun, this biography explores the life of Galileo Galilei. It examines his scientific discoveries and trial for heresy, alongside the relationship between his Catholic faith and his astronomical observations.

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