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The Riddle of the Compass: The Invention That Changed the World

The Riddle of the Compass: The Invention That Changed the World

The Riddle of the Compass: The Invention That Changed the World
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The Riddle of the Compass: The Invention That Changed the World

by Amir D. Aczel

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  • Hardcover
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ISBN 10
0151005060
ISBN 13
9780151005062
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, July 2001. Hardcover . Used Very Good/Very Good. Pages clean, binding intact, cover has light wear. Spine is undamaged, no creasing or warping. Previous owner's name on inside. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this item.

Synopsis

Sometimes it pays to be in the right place at the right time. Certainly the mariners in Amalfi in the twelfth century were. Here the compass was first invented and used in navigation, eventually helping to make Italians the world's greatest sailors. But the story of the compass is shrouded in mystery and myth. It begins in ancient China around the birth of Christ. A mysterious lodestone whose powers affected metal was known to the Emperor. This piece of metal suspended in water always pointed north and was put to excellent use in feng shui, the Chinese art of finding the right location. However, it was the Italians who unleashed the compass's formidable powers on ships at sea. Throughout the ancient world, sailors navigated by wind, and stars, and the routes of migrating birds, but bad weather and winter storms impeded their travels. When the compass migrated to Italy, the modern world began: Venice, trade with the East, the Age of Discovery. The compass made it all possible, and this is its fascinating story.

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Bookseller
Firefly Bookstore LLC US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
183402
Title
The Riddle of the Compass: The Invention That Changed the World
Author
Amir D. Aczel
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used Very Good
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Quantity Available
1
ISBN 10
0151005060
ISBN 13
9780151005062
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
July 2001
Pages
240
Bookseller catalogs
Science/General & History;

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Located in downtown Kutztown, we are an independently-owned and operated New and Used bookstore. Started in 2012 by two book aficionados, Firefly Bookstore strives to provide the best in diverse products and customer services. In addition to books on almost any subject, Firefly carries a large range of products including cards, bookmarks, audio books, and family tree charts. We carry over 60,000 items in 3000 sq/ft of space.Additionally, we have a large tabletop game selection, including board games, dice and card games, and Role-Playing titles. We have a wide selection of puzzles from Pomegranate and others. We have in stock new, each year, a large collection of current year Calendars with 100s of titles and styles to choose from, always discounted.We buy and trade books and games whenever the store is open, and we are looking for material for every section. Store credit can be used on new and used material. We are interested in large purchases, such as collections and estate sales. We are particularly looking for gaming books, metaphysics, history, cooking, science, Pennsylvania history and children's books.For current news and announcements, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fireflybookstore.We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this itemStore hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

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