Bøger af Maria Mitchell

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 Maria read many books and thereby educated herself. The most practical application of astronomy in Maria's time was in navigation and shipping; the use of the heavens to steer oceangoing ships on the right course was crucial.Before becoming a scientist in her own right, Maria had already become familiar with naval equipment, astronomical concepts, and use of the telescope. Her discovery of a comet in 1847 caused a great stir, yet respect and awards for her accomplishment swiftly followed. Maria Mitchell became something of a sensation, and would spend the following decades authoring and publishing papers and delivering lectures to academic audiences. In maturity, having amply demonstrated her abilities as an astronomer, she was granted a professorship at Vassar College.

""Maria Mitchell: Life, Letters And Journals"" is a comprehensive biography of Maria Mitchell, an American astronomer who was the first woman to discover a comet. The book is written by Maria Mitchell herself, and it includes her personal letters and journals, as well as commentary and analysis by the editor, Phebe Mitchell Kendall (Maria's niece). The book covers Mitchell's life from her childhood in Nantucket, Massachusetts, to her years as a professor of astronomy at Vassar College. It also delves into her work as a feminist and abolitionist, and her involvement in the suffrage movement. Through her own words and those of her contemporaries, readers gain insight into the life and achievements of this remarkable woman who defied gender and societal norms to pursue her passion for science.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.