Longitude
by Sobel, Dava
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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Longitude (Special Anniversary Edition)
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LONGITUDE - [TV Tie-in Edition]
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Longitude : the true story of a lone genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time
by Sobel, Dava
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London : Fourth Estate, 1998. First Edition. Softcover. Previous owner's signature. Fine paperback copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright and clean. Physical description: viii, 183, [1]p. ; 18cm. Subjects: Harrison, John (1693-1776). Longitude ; Measurement. Item Price
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Longitude : The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
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Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
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Longitude
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Longitude ; The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
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Harper perennial, London, 1996. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. VIII, 184 pages, with list of sources, (bibliography) and index. Colour illustrated paperback binding. This book is the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest, and of John Harrison's 40 year obsession with building his perfect timekeeper, known today as the chronometer. the… Read more about this item Item Price
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Longitude - Film Tie-in Edition [Paperback] Sobel, Dava
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The Illustrated Longitude
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Longitude
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LONGITUDE: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
by Sobel, Dava
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Penguin Books, 1995. Soft cover. Good. 12mo - over 6. Penguin Books, First Thus, 1996. Paperback in Good Condition. Former owner notation on Title Page. Has been read but in very nice condition--clean, unmarked, pages toned, tight and solid binding. Before the age of being able to measure longitude, ships ran aground regularly, sailors were lost at sea… Read more about this item Item Price
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