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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. ‘Sobel has done the impossible and made horology sexy – no mean feat’ New Scientist
Anyone alive in the 18th century would have known that ‘the longitude problem’ was the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day – and had been for centuries. Lacking the ability to measure their longitude, sailors throughout the great ages of exploration had been literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land. Thousands of lives, and the increasing fortunes of nations, hung on a resolution. The quest for a solution had occupied scientists and their patrons for the better part of two centuries when, in 1714, Parliament upped the ante by offering a king’s ransom (£20,000) to anyone whose method or device proved successful. Countless quacks weighed in with preposterous suggestions. The scientific establishment throughout Europe – from Galileo to Sir Isaac Newton – had mapped the heavens in both hemispheres in its certain pursuit of a celestial answer. In stark contrast, one man, John Harrison, dared to imagine a mechanical solution. Full of heroism and chicanery, brilliance and the absurd, LONGITUDE is also a fascinating brief history of astronomy, navigation and clockmaking.
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Dava Sobel is an award-winning former science reporter for the New York Times and writes frequently about science for several magazines, including Audubon, Discover, Life and Omni.
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- EditoreFourth Estate
- Data di pubblicazione1999
- ISBN 10 1841151637
- ISBN 13 9781841151632
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine192
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Longitude: Millennium Edition This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Codice articolo 7719-9781841151632
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Codice articolo CHL2741168
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Longitude: Millennium Edition The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time.
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. Later edition-Deluxe boxed edition. As new in similar dust jacket and box. From the blurb: 'Sobel spins an amazing tale of political intrigue, foul play, scientific discovery and personal ambition.' Gift quality. (VW). Codice articolo ABE-1666879073320
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Longitude: The True Story Of A Lone Genius Who Solved The Greatest Scientific Problem Of His Time (limited edition)
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Descrizione libro 19.5 x 11.5cms, 184pp, very good+ hardback & dustwrapper in decorated slipcase. This book tells how John Harrison (1693-176) spent 40 years building the chronometer, which could keep the correct time while at sea. Codice articolo 183999
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. Nr fine hardback in jacket inside slipcase (Very good+). 184pp. Codice articolo 023768
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