The day the world discovered the sun : an extraordinary story of scientific adventure and the race to track the transit of Venus
2012, First Edition. Boston : Da Capo Press. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #288334
ISBN: 9780306820380
Physical description: vii, 280p., [4]p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Astronomy -- History, 18th century. Venus (Planet) -- Exploration -- History, 18th century.
Price: €10.95
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