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“The Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam” was published in 1705. It is considered possibly the first major scientific work by a woman. Along with her many insights into moth and butterfly metamorphosis, she also included many beautiful illustrations of the animal’s life cycles. A copy of the book sold for $238,355 in 2011 at Christies!