In this memoir, Sónya Kovalévsky, the acclaimed 19th-century mathematician and writer, reflects on her childhood in Russia and her early years as a student of mathematics. With contributions from her contemporaries and colleagues, this volume provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most remarkable women of her time. With its engaging prose and vivid descriptions, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of science and the lives of extraordinary women.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.