Longitude : The True Story Of A Lone Genius Who Solved The Greatest Scientific Problem Of His Time
by Dava Sobel
- Used
- near fine
- Paperback
- Condition
- Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1857025717
- ISBN 13
- 9781857025712
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Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
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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
- Manyhills Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24030173
- Title
- Longitude : The True Story Of A Lone Genius Who Solved The Greatest Scientific Problem Of His Time
- Author
- Dava Sobel
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- ISBN 10
- 1857025717
- ISBN 13
- 9781857025712
- Publisher
- Fourth Estate
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1998
- Keywords
- BZDB5 Science & Technology; Longitude : The True Story Of A Lone Genius Who Solved The Greatest Scientific Problem Of His Time.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography & Autobiography; Science & Technology;
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