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554 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007149537
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperPress
Publication date: 01 October 2008
Description
Shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize and winner of the Royal Society Prize for Science Books, Richard Holmes's dazzling portrait of the age of great scientific discovery is a groundbreaking achievement. The book opens with Joseph Banks, botani...
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adventurous 37%
challenging 28%
inspiring 28%
reflective 18%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 6%
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medium 27%
fast 3%
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554 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007149537
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperPress
Publication date: 01 October 2008
Description
Shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize and winner of the Royal Society Prize for Science Books, Richard Holmes's dazzling portrait of the age of great scientific discovery is a groundbreaking achievement. The book opens with Joseph Banks, botani...
Community Reviews Summary of 498 reviews
Moods
adventurous 37%
challenging 28%
inspiring 28%
reflective 18%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 6%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 3%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Chronic illness