Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
by Dava Sobel
Dava Sobel explores the true story of the lone genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time. Blending history and science, Longitude examines the challenge of determining longitude and the breakthrough that finally resolved it.
About This Book
Longitude tells the true story of a major scientific problem: determining longitude accurately.
Dava Sobel focuses on the lone genius whose work solved this challenge.
The book presents a historical account of scientific problem-solving and discovery.
It offers an accessible look at the significance of longitude and the effort required to resolve the problem.
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