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Maria Mitchell : the soul of an astronomer / Beatrice Gormley

This biography explores the life of Maria Mitchell, the first professional female astronomer in the United States. It documents her mid-19th-century scientific achievements and the role of faith in her work as she overcame contemporary social prejudices.

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