LONGITUDE - The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
by SOBEL, DAVA
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- Paperback
- Condition
- Good with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0007718837
- ISBN 13
- 9780007718832
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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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- MAB Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 318398
- Title
- LONGITUDE - The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
- Author
- SOBEL, DAVA
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0007718837
- ISBN 13
- 9780007718832
- Publisher
- HARPER PERENNIAL
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1998
- Keywords
- 0007718837, W.his
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