Maria Mitchell: Life, Letters, and Journals of America's First Woman Astronomer - An Autobiography
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Maria Mitchell was among the first female astronomers. This is her story in her own words, compiled from letters and diary entries as she toured academies to deliver her scientific lectures. Born in Massachusetts in 1818, Maria demonstrated an affinity for astronomy and science from a young age. At the time it was almost impossible for a woman to gain a formal education in science; as a young housewife and later as a schoolteacher...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1789873495
ISBN13:9781789873498
Release Date:January 1896
Publisher:Pantianos Classics
Length:154 Pages
Weight:0.52 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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