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Maria Mitchell
21 pages (2008/1896); 143KB download
WOWIO Books; ISBN: WOWIO-00396
DESCRIPTION
Pioneering American astronomer Maria Mitchell recounts her journey from Massachusetts to Colorado to observe the Denver Eclipse of 1878. As part of her essay she observes the state of science in her day and notes that astronomy serves as an ideal occupation for women.