The First Book of Stones

Franklin Watts First Books

by Maribelle Cormack

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100 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1950

About the author

Maribelle Cormack (1902–1984) was an American museum director, planetarium director, and author. She established the planetarium at the Roger Williams Park Museum of Natural History in Providence, Rhode Island, which has since been named the Cormack Planetarium in her honor.

In addition to her work at the Museum, Cormack was also a prolific writer. She wrote at least 20 books over the course of her career. Many of these books were intended for younger audiences, however she also wrote nonfiction intended for adults. Her books spanned topics such as nature, history, and museology

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[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolute banger! 10/10 for the wooden shelving tips!