A fictional biography of German meteorologist Alfred Wegener follows the groundbreaking scientist from his 1880 birth to his final Arctic exploration in 1930, discussing the offbeat scientific adventures and exploits that marked his life--from a record-breaking long-distance balloon flight in 1906, to his horrific experiences during World War I, to his struggle to defend his controversial theories. A first novel. Reprint.
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Recensione:
Dudman artfully channels Wegener’s voice so convincingly that her book reads like an artifact of Old World exploration. (The New Yorker) Intensely suspenseful... A first novel as accomplished as [those of] many veteran writers. (The Seattle Times)
L'autore:
Clare Dudman was born in North Wales and has worked as an industrial research and development scientist.
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- EditorePenguin Group USA
- Data di pubblicazione2005
- ISBN 10 0143034731
- ISBN 13 9780143034735
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine404
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