Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
by Dava Sobel
Dava Sobel recounts the true story of longitude, one of the greatest scientific problems of its time, and the lone genius whose work solved it. Combining history, science, and human perseverance, this concise narrative brings a landmark achievement into vivid focus.
About This Book
Longitude explores the true story of a major scientific problem and the effort to solve it.
Dava Sobel focuses on the lone genius at the center of this account and the work that addressed the challenge of determining longitude.
Blending scientific history with a human story of persistence and ingenuity, the book offers an accessible look at a defining problem of its time.
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