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product_id: 152631800
title: "Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Paperback – January 1, 1995"
brand: "dava sobel"
price: "KD 0.41"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Paperback – January 1, 1995

**Brand:** dava sobel
**Price:** KD 0.41
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- **What is this?** Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Paperback – January 1, 1995 by dava sobel
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Fascinating!  It will keep you reading.
  

*by F***T on Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020*

This is one of the best books I've read in ages.  Beautifully written with all the real-life drama and tragedy that this supposedly unsolvable naval problem has caused through the ages, it explains the mechanical solution clearly - so clearly, in fact, that the reader will understand and be able to explain to others.  John Harrison brought singular vision and unparalleled skill toward solving the problem of determining longitude at sea.  Despite saving countless lives, he was denied the promised reward as well as the recognition due him for many years.  Loved this book!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Fascinating and intimate historical journey
  

*by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023*

The story of the goal to be able to calculate longitudinal location is one few think of in the age of GPS. John Harrison’s lifelong passion to build a maritime chronometer that is both accurate and resilient enough to stand up to the rigors of 18th century sea travel unfolds over the better part of a century.  Dava Sobel’s account is riveting and beautifully written. My only desire would have been to illustrate with photos and engineering drawings the amazing instruments that are still in operation today. One of the best scientific/historical accounts of passion and persistence I have ever read. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great read
  

*by R***B on Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022*

Very well written, really captures what a great accomplishment it was  solving the problem of longitude

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