Charles Darwin: a New Life - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Bowlby, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0393029409
- ISBN 13
- 9780393029406
- Seller
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Summerville, South Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York, London: W. W. Norton & Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0393029409 . A first Printing of the First Edition that has bumped corners in Near Fine condition housed in a barely scuffed dust-jacket that is Fine; John Bowlby's biography of Charles Darwin is a compelling read, chronicling the life of one of history's most influential scientists. Bowlby paints a vivid picture of Darwin's life, from his early years as a naturalist to his groundbreaking work on evolution. Bowlby offers a unique perspective on Darwin, detailing the man's strengths and weaknesses as a scientist and husband. This biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, or in the life of one of history's most influential thinkers.; 8vo; 511 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 57720
- Title
- Charles Darwin: a New Life - 1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Bowlby, John
- Format/Binding
- 1/4 Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0393029409
- ISBN 13
- 9780393029406
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Place of Publication
- New York, London
- Date Published
- 1990
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