{"product_id":"9780007108879-secondhand-measuring-america","title":"Measuring America","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eNB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition.  See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only.  A description of our secondhand books is not always available.  Please contact  us if you have a question about this title.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Andro Linklater\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nFormat: Hardback\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNumber of Pages: 336\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA battle began between those (like the British) supporting a centuries-old organic form of measurement (ounces and pounds, yards and acres) and the modernizers, like Thomas Jefferson, who backed a system based on scientific observation. The effects of the measuring of America on the landscape and people (native and immigrant) were huge and long-lasting; the story itself an exotic blend of narrative history and popular science.","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43957040349403,"sku":"9780007108879-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/products\/9780007108879-us-300.jpg?v=1676350679","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9780007108879-secondhand-measuring-america","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}