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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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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1857025024
- ISBN 13
- 9781857025026
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Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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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
- M Godding Books Ltd
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 248632
- Title
- Longitude. The True Story Of A Lone Genius Who Solved The Greatest Scientific Problem Of His Time
- Author
- Sobel, Dava
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1857025024
- ISBN 13
- 9781857025026
- Publisher
- Fourth Estate
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1996-08-18
- Size
- 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo)
- X weight
- 10 oz
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