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
- Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1857025490
- ISBN 13
- 9781857025491
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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
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- Longitude ; The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
- Author
- Sobel, Dava
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1857025490
- ISBN 13
- 9781857025491
- Publisher
- Harper perennial
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1996
- Keywords
- BZDB2 HARRISON, JOHN, 1693-1776 SCIENTISTS Science & Technology; Biography & Autobiography. Unbranded ISBN: 1857025490 EAN: 9781857025491 Sobel, Dava Longitude ; The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His T
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