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Longitude

by Dava Sobel
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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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Publisher: Walker Books

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  • Release date: October 1, 2001

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  • ISBN: 0802799671
  • Release date: October 1, 2001

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  • ISBN: 0802799671
  • File size: 1630 KB
  • Release date: October 1, 2001
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Science Nonfiction

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English

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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Science Nonfiction