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Galileo's daughter : a historical memoir of science, faith, and love -
Dava Sobel.
Contributor biographical information
Publisher description
New York : Walker & Co., 1999.
ix, 420 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Annotations:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [376]-382) and index.
Best Books:
- Public Library Catalog, Supplement to the Eleventh Edition, 1999 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Public Library Catalog, Twelfth Edition, 2004 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Reading Measurement Programs:
Lexile, MetaMetrics, Inc.
Lexile Measure 1530
Reviews:
- Book News (Book News Scientific and Technical, December 1999)
The author of Longitude (1995) presents a biography of the man Einstein called the father of modern physics, and the Church long branded a heretic, as revealed through the newly translated letters of his confidante daughter. Includes b&w illustrations of featured personalities, locales, and scientific paraphernalia, and a chronology demonstrating Galileo's legacy through the present. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) 1999, Walker & Company, 420pp, $27.00. Ages: Adult professional Subjects:
- Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642 Correspondence.
Galilei, Maria Celeste, 1600-1634 Correspondence.
Astronomers--Italy Biography.
Nuns--Italy Biography.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | QB36.G2 S65 1999 |
99023885 |
520/.92 B |
0802713432 (hc) 9780802713438 |