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Maria Mitchell: A Life in Journals and Letters
by Henry Albers [Editor]
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1883551897
- ISBN 13
- 9781883551896
- Seller
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Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York : College Avenue Press, 2001. hardcover. Fine/Fine. 6x2x9. Bound in navy blue cloth with gilt lettering and decoration on the cover and spine. America's first woman astronomer was born in 1818 on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Patiently observing the skies with her father as early as age twelve, Maria eventually discovers a telescopic comet. For this 1847 feat, she is awarded a Gold Medal by the King of Denmark. Other honors and world fame follow. When Vassar College opens in 1865, Maria is there as its first Professor of Astronomy. She remains to serve under three Vassar presidents. A passionate seeker of truth and wisdom, Maria Mitchell's keen views are revealed in her journals. xiii 370pp. Illustrated dustjacket.<br><br>Covers are unmarked. Pages are crisp and clean. Binding and text block are sound. Dustjacket is clean and in protective mylar cover. Full refund if not satisfied.
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- Bookseller
- Shelley and Son Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 074476
- Title
- Maria Mitchell: A Life in Journals and Letters
- Author
- Henry Albers [Editor]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 1883551897
- ISBN 13
- 9781883551896
- Publisher
- College Avenue Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2001
- Size
- 6x2x9
- Keywords
- Maria Mitchell: A Life in Journals and Letters, America's first woman astronomer
- X weight
- 28 oz
Terms of Sale
Shelley and Son Books
I offer a full refund if not satisfied as long as the book is returned in the same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Shelley and Son Books
Biblio member since 2005
Hendersonville, North Carolina
About Shelley and Son Books
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