German botanist, botanical artist, author, translator, editor and governess (1717–1795)

"Zwar sind es weibliche Hände" : die Botanikerin und Pädagogin Catharina Helena Dörrien (1717-1795) / Regina Viereck.

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Catharina Helena Dörrien

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"Zwar sind es weibliche Hände" : die Botanikerin und Pädagogin Catharina Helena Dörrien (1717-1795) / Regina Viereck.