{"product_id":"old-stars-p-c-headley-9781163100134","title":"Old Stars: The Life And Military Career Of Major-General Ormsby M. Mitchel","description":"\"\"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 for reconnaissance. The book also delves into his personal life, including his marriage, family, and struggles with illness. Overall, \"\"Old Stars\"\" provides a comprehensive portrait of a fascinating historical figure who left an indelible mark on both science and military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e P. C. Headley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1163100137\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781163100134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.91lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d","brand":"P. C. Headley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48993598144767,"sku":"9781163100134","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/old-stars-p-c-headley-9781163100134","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}