LONGITUDE: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
by Sobel, Dava
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- good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN 10
- 0140258795
- ISBN 13
- 9780140258790
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Synopsis
The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time.“No novelist could improve on the elements of Dava Sobel’s Longitude. . . a book as intricate and elegant as one of [Harrison’s] own magnificent timepieces” – Newsweek“[Ms Sobel] has a remarkable ability to tell a story with clarity and perfect pacing. . . This is a gem of a book.” – Christopher Lehmantn-Haupt, The New York Times“She offers us nothing, in short, but measured, nearly perfect story, and extraordinary book” – Washington Post Book World“Anyone with an interest in history or inthings maritime should consider Longitude. This fascinating volume. . . brings alive the 18th century.” – USA Today
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- Bookseller
- The Parnassus BookShop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 029105
- Title
- LONGITUDE: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
- Author
- Sobel, Dava
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0140258795
- ISBN 13
- 9780140258790
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1995
- Size
- 12mo - over 6
- Keywords
- SCIENCE HISTORY MEASUREMENTS CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS, ENGLAND HARRISON, JOHN (1693-1776)
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science;
- X weight
- 0 oz
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