The Illustrated Longitude: The True Story Of A Lone Genius Who Solved The Greatest Scientific Problem Of His Time
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Dava Sobel And William J. H. Andrewes
Binding: Paperback
Published: Fourth Estate., 1998
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Some minor yellowing to page edges and minor peels to corners of front cover. Laminate has lifted in some spots.
This compelling historical account chronicles the monumental eighteenth-century quest to accurately determine longitude at sea, a scientific enigma that plagued navigators for centuries. It uncovers the extraordinary perseverance of John Harrison, a self-taught clockmaker whose revolutionary timekeeping devices defied the established scientific community. The narrative vividly illustrates the intellectual battles and practical challenges Harrison faced in his relentless pursuit of a solution to the era's most pressing navigational dilemma. This richly illustrated volume presents a detailed and accessible look at the genius behind one of history's most significant scientific breakthroughs, offering a captivating blend of scientific history and biographical insight.
Author: Dava Sobel And William J. H. Andrewes
Binding: Paperback
Published: Fourth Estate., 1998
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Some minor yellowing to page edges and minor peels to corners of front cover. Laminate has lifted in some spots.
This compelling historical account chronicles the monumental eighteenth-century quest to accurately determine longitude at sea, a scientific enigma that plagued navigators for centuries. It uncovers the extraordinary perseverance of John Harrison, a self-taught clockmaker whose revolutionary timekeeping devices defied the established scientific community. The narrative vividly illustrates the intellectual battles and practical challenges Harrison faced in his relentless pursuit of a solution to the era's most pressing navigational dilemma. This richly illustrated volume presents a detailed and accessible look at the genius behind one of history's most significant scientific breakthroughs, offering a captivating blend of scientific history and biographical insight.