Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Longitude : The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time by Dava Sobel (1996, Trade Paperback)
gulfcoastllc (229923)
99.4% positive Feedback
Price:
US $5.49
Approximately£4.11
+ $13.46 postage
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay delivery label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
Author: Sobel, Dava. Condition: New. Gulf Coast Books presents. Qty Available: 1.
- Buy it nowLongitude: The True Story of a Lone G- paperback, Dava Sobel, 9780140258790, new
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100140258795
ISBN-139780140258790
eBay Product ID (ePID)65417
Product Key Features
Book TitleLongitude : the True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEarth Sciences / Geography, Science & Technology
Publication Year1996
IllustratorYes
GenreScience, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorDava Sobel
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight4.8 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width4.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN95-017402
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal681.1/18/092
SynopsisSobel presents the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest and of John Harrison's 40-year obsession with building the perfect timekeeper, known today as the chronometer.
All listings for this product
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 13 Feb, 2016
Fantastic!
A great book. Easy to read. Really puts into perspective the challenges of old in navigation and the impact longitude had on the world we live in today. I have not had a fun read like this in a long time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 May, 2021
A great read highly recommend
I have had this book years so glad to be in possession once again. Thank you so much.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jun, 2017
Good read....sometimes repetitious. But still an interesting read.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Oct, 2021
Longitude
Sobel renders a fairly complex subject understandable to the layman. She is a superior researcher and writer. rckVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Apr, 2024
Besten Dank
Besten DankVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
![NKJV Gift and Award Bible Red Letter Edition [Black] by Thomas Nelson (2018, Trade Paperback)](https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/YNAAAOSwpP9Y5Kmh/s-l225.jpg)
