Longitude
by Sobel, Dava
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- NF/NF
- ISBN 10
- 1841152331
- ISBN 13
- 9781841152332
- Seller
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murrieta, California, United States
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About This Item
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Optical Insights (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40578
- Title
- Longitude
- Author
- Sobel, Dava
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - NF/NF
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1841152331
- ISBN 13
- 9781841152332
- Publisher
- Walker & Company
- Place of Publication
- New Tyork
- Date Published
- 1995
- Keywords
- 1841152331, Longitude, Maps, Cartography
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science & Technology;
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