Books with author Mitchell Martyna

Maria Mitchell, Life, Letters, and Journals compiled by Phebe Mitchell Kendall is a great insight into the life of Maria Mitchell, as the first American woman to earn a living as an astronomer. She discovered a comet way back in 1847 which was also named after her. In essence, this book celebrates women's education and women's rights. It also provides an excellent resource into astronomy and science. As her sister, Phebe Mitchell Kendall showcases a side of Maria Mitchell which textbooks and journals could never capture. The introduction itself is gripping enough with a personal biography and trivia relating to the famous astronomer and her upbringing. Maria Mitchell, Life, Letters, and Journals is spread over thirteen chapters and appendix including a highly descriptive and moving narrative as well as journals and letters exchanged between Maria Mitchell and others including colleagues and well-wishers. It is through the letters that the reader can gauge the true intelligence, grit and determination which were the defining characteristics of this versatile personality. The author is able to bring out the many facets of her sister through this work - the most impressive of these being the section describing her stint at Vassar College where she went beyond the mandate of astronomy and science to stand up and further women's rights as the chairman of a standing committee on American Association for the Advancement of Women among her various other achievements and accolades bestowed upon her. In parts inspiring and in others leaving the reader awestruck, this book meanders through the trials and tribulations of a woman way ahead of her times, contributing selflessly to the advancement of science and making an indelible mark in the field of astronomy. Maria Mitchell, Life, Letters, and Journals is a book for all seasons and palates because at its core it is a story of inspiration and success.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Under the mud below twelve feet of water lay La Belle, the prized ship of famous French explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle. In 1995 the ship was discovered by the Texas Historical Commission. For the next year, archeologists labored to extract the ship and her amazing cargo. The excavation made headlines worldwide. The Belle was the last hope of escape from Fort St. Louis, a Texas settlement in trouble. When the ship sank, the fort's inhabitants-including pirates, missionaries, and orphans-confronted an unmapped wilderness and hostile Karankawa Indians. Raising La Belle interweaves highlights of one of America's most exciting archeological finds with the story of Texas' lost French colony.

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Like many Guatemalan girls, 14-year-old Zulma works to support her family instead of going to school. She always has to be the responsible one instead of her mama who has such bad taste in men, her rebellious, boy-crazy older sister, and a younger sister she promised to raise.When tragedy strikes, the sisters are sent to Prince of Peace, a home for girls near Guatemala City.Once there, Zulma finally gets what she wants—an education—so she won’t have to sell jewelry to tourists forever to support herself.But, when more trouble arises, Zulma’s forced to choose between family loyalty and her own happiness.

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Under the mud below twelve feet of water lay La Belle, the prized ship of famous French explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle. In 1995 the ship was discovered by the Texas Historical Commission. For the next year, archeologists labored to extract the ship and her amazing cargo. The excavation made headlines worldwide. The Belle was the last hope of escape from Fort St. Louis, a Texas settlement in trouble. When the ship sank, the fort’s inhabitants—including pirates, missionaries, and orphans—confronted an unmapped wilderness and hostile Karankawa Indians. Raising La Belle interweaves highlights of one of America’s most exciting archeological finds with the story of Texas’ lost French colony.