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

by Dava Sobel
RM77.80 MYR
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time

Genius navigates history, solving longitude enigma.

"Longitude" is a gripping tale that showcases the intersection of ingenuity, persistence, and science. By following John Harrison's quest to track longitude at sea, it stitches together an unlikely victory that changed navigation forever. If the combination of historical narrative with scientific breakthrough fascinates you, this book unwraps that blend in a storytelling style that's as captivating as it is enlightening.

  • Royal Society Science Book Prize Nominee for General Prize (1997)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time

by Dava Sobel
RM77.80 MYR
ISBN: 9781857025026
Authors: Dava Sobel
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Date of Publication: 1996-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Travel, Science
Related Topics: Biography, History, Astronomy, Popular Science, Biography Memoir, Historical
Goodreads rating: 3.98
(rated by 72932 readers)
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Genius navigates history, solving longitude enigma.

"Longitude" is a gripping tale that showcases the intersection of ingenuity, persistence, and science. By following John Harrison's quest to track longitude at sea, it stitches together an unlikely victory that changed navigation forever. If the combination of historical narrative with scientific breakthrough fascinates you, this book unwraps that blend in a storytelling style that's as captivating as it is enlightening.

  • Royal Society Science Book Prize Nominee for General Prize (1997)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.