In the Footsteps of Columbus (Annotated)

"In the Footsteps of Columbus" by Annie J. Cannon, originally published in 1893, chronicles her travels through Spain and Italy, visiting significant cultural landmarks, including the childhood home of Christopher Columbus. This annotated edition includes a historical introduction to the 1890s and a detailed biography of Cannon, highlighting her journey from a New England upbringing and Wellesley College education to her groundbreaking career at Harvard, where she became a renowned astronomer despite her deafness. The book, originally used as a promotional piece for the Blair Camera Company at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, showcases Cannon’s invaluable contributions to astronomy, particularly her role in the creation of the Henry Draper Catalogue.