Longitude

(Author) Dava Sobel Sobel, Dava
Format: Paperback
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The tenth anniversary edition of the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest: the search for the solution of how to calculate longitude and the unlikely triumph of an English genius. With a new foreword by astronaut Neil Armstrong.

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Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
37
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780007214228
Publish year:
2005
Publish date:
Sept. 5, 2005
Weight:
0 lb

Dava Sobel

Dava Sobel is an American writer known for her popular science books that make complex scientific concepts accessible to a general audience. She began her career as a science journalist before transitioning to writing books. Sobel's most notable works include "Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time" and "Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love." Her writing style is characterized by thorough research, engaging storytelling, and a talent for bringing historical figures and events to life. Sobel's contributions to literature include helping to popularize scientific history and making it more approachable for readers of all backgrounds. "Longitude" is her most famous work, which has been adapted into a television movie and continues to be celebrated for its compelling narrative and informative content.

Sobel, Dava

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