In the Footsteps of Columbus (Annotated)

Book excerpt: The book "In the Footsteps of Columbus" by Annie. J. Cannon was originally published in 1893. The annotated version contains in addition to the original book:* An Introduction to the book with a detailed historical context to help understand Ms. Cannon's work.* A detailed biography of Annie J. Cannon is included at the end of the book.This book is a story of Ms. Cannon's trip to Spain in 1893. She visits some of the major cathedrals, mosques, and palaces in Spain. She takes several pictures of her trip with her portable camera, the "Kamarat" which are included. Annie Cannon was an exceptional woman who overcame deafness become one of the most well know astronomers of her day.