Longitude
by Sobel Dava
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- Paperback
- Condition
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- ISBN 10
- 0007790163
- ISBN 13
- 9780007790166
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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
- Revaluation Books (GB)
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- 1-0007790163
- Title
- Longitude
- Author
- Sobel Dava
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0007790163
- ISBN 13
- 9780007790166
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Place of Publication
- London
- This edition first published
- 2006
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