The Movement of Stars
The Movement of Stars by Amy Brill1840's
Hannah lives on Nantucket and studies not only the stars but the workings of clocks, prisms and lighthouse lenses.
Her father has a new love and is moving to Philadelphia and he doesn't like the idea she will be home by herself. Edward her brother has finally come home with a wife, Mary.
She has had many marriage proposals and she contemplates accepting one so it will be suitable for her to stay and work on the island. She is so fascinated by the nebula's that she sees
and makes notes in her journal of seeing them. She will become famous with the refractors unveiling and she will attend. She works towards becoming the first astronomer.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).