Maria Mitchell

The Soul of an Astronomer

by Beatrice Gormley

Imprint: Eerdmans

888 Pages, 7.00 x 10.00 in

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9780802852649
Publication Date: March 2, 2004

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In the mid-1800s, a turbulent time when women were often thought to be unworthy of higher education, Maria Mitchell rose above the prejudices of the day to become America's first professional woman astronomer. This exciting biography tells the story of Maria Mitchell's life, her amazing achievements, and her faith that saw God's handiwork in the heavens.

Beatrice Gormley was born in Glendale, California and attended Pomona College from which she graduated magna cum laude. She is the author of many popular books for young readers. As a writer, she admires the drama of Bible stories and is intrigued by their people. She lives in Westport, Massachusetts.

Visit Beatrice Gormley's website: http://www.beatricegormley.com

Kirkus Reviews
"One of those important pieces of history that somehow never made it into textbooks: the story of Maria Mitchell, a self-taught astronomer who discovered Comet Mitchell, served as an inspiring teacher, and was the first woman inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences."

Kliatt
"Fascinating black-and-white photographs add to this vibrant history of an extraordinary 19th-century scientist and of her and other women's struggle for equality."