Old Stars: The Life And Military Career Of Major-General Ormsby M. Mitchel

by Phineas Camp Headley

Book Overview

""Old Stars: The Life And Military Career Of Major-General Ormsby M. Mitchel"" is a biography written by P. C. Headley that details the life of Major-General Ormsby M. Mitchel, an American astronomer and Civil War general. The book explores Mitchel's early life and education, his career as an astronomer, and his military service during the Civil War. Mitchel was known for his innovative tactics and his use of science in warfare, such as using balloons...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163100137
• ISBN13: 9781163100134
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"