Longitude : The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time

English

ISBN: 080271529X

EAN: 9780802715296

Category: Antiques & Collectibles / Clocks & Watches/Science / Time/Science / Earth Sciences / Geography/Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology/

Publisher: Walker & Company

Release Date: 10/30/2007

Synopsis: Sobel presents the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest and of John Harrisons 40-year obsession with building the perfect timekeeper, known today as the chronometer.

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Longitude : The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Edition: 10

Height: 0.6 inches

Width: 4.67 inches

Length: 7.34 inches

Weight: 7.23 oz

Pages: 208