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Longitude by Dava Sobel (1996, Paperback, Reprint)
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Author: Dava Sobel
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Publication Date: 1996-10-01
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0140258795
ISBN-13: 9780140258790
Product ID: EPID65417
Description: In this title the author sets the stage by recounting the difficulties early navigators had in determining their exact longitude. After the loss of many ships and human lives, Parliament in 1714 offered a rich prize for a practical way t...
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LongitudeReview created: 11/01/09
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fornicaras ( 3 )
Book arrived in perfect condition. I received it just in time for my honors class. Very interesting read!
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our Sobel's LONGITUDE book
) Most interesting history of the development of the Chronometer, or very accurate clock. Needed for early sailing ship's navagation. TOM
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Good sellerReview created: 03/03/08
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) Very good quality. Got in a couple of days. Good seller. I bought the book for a class. I haven't used it much but I know it will come in handy.
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