1797 Wrote "A Compendious System of Astronomy," a textbook for young girls.

Bryan wrote several well-regarded textbooks on astronomy and physics for young women; her first work published in 1797 was, "A Compendious System of Astronomy," a textbook for young girls. Her other works included the physics textbook "Lectures on Natural Philosophy," published in 1806 (thirteen lectures on hydrostatics, optics, pneumatics, and acoustics). A smaller volume, "Astronomical and Geographical Class Book for Schools," was published in 1815 and described the mechanics of the air rifle, the hot air balloon, the diving bell, as well as works of Isaac Newton, Galileo, and Benjamin Franklin, including the latter's experiments with lightning. Bryan created a revised edition of an educational board game, "Science in Sport or The Pleasures of Astronomy," in 1804.

None

Category:
Astronomy - Astrophysics

Completion Status:
yes

Patent Number:
N/A

Co-Inventor:
None