Bryson Bill Edited (6 results)
Published by William Morrow, ()., 2010
- Softcover
Seller: Lighthouse Books, ABAA, Dade City, FL, U.S.A.Lighthouse Books, ABAA
Contact seller4-star sellerSquare octavo, softbound (stiff, full-color illus. wrappers), 506 pp. Near-Fine. From lower cover: Join Bill Bryson on an unforgettable exploration of scientific genius, discovery, and invention. Edited and introduced by Bryson, with original contributions from "a glittering array of scientific writing talent" (Sunday Observer), Seeing Further tells the spectacular story of modern science through the lens of the international Royal Society, founded on a damp November night in London in 1660. Isaac Newton, John Locke, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking -- all have been fellows. Its members have split the atom, discovered the double helix and the electron, and given us the computer and the World Wide Web. Gorgeously illustrated with photographs, documents, and treasures from the Society's exclusive archives, Seeing Further is an unprecedented celebration of the power of ideas. Science, British History. bslic.…
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Seller: N. G. Lawrie Books, sheffield, United KingdomN. G. Lawrie Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
US$ 13.95
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. 490pp, colour illustrations. DW is in a clear protective removable sleeve. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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- First Edition
Seller: Jackson Street Booksellers, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.Jackson Street Booksellers
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US$ 25.00
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine in a Fine jacket. 1st Printing.
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Seller: Global Village Books, Bundall, QLD, AustraliaGlobal Village Books
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. viii,504pp, owner name else very good. Ills. Many eminent contributors Size: Large 8vo.
Seeing Further: The Story of Science and the Royal Society
Bryson, Bill, Edited & Introduced By. Contributing Editor: Jon Turney
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: AMADEUSBOOKS, DIBDEN PURLIEU, United KingdomAMADEUSBOOKS
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The dj has a small area at the top edge of the front cover where the paper covering has parted from the underlying laminate otherwise the cover is in fine condition.
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- First Edition
Seller: powellbooks Somerset UK., Ilminster, SOM, United Kingdompowellbooks Somerset UK.
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. On A Damp Night In November 1660, A Dozen Men Gathered At Gresham College In London To Hear The Young- And Not Yet Famous- Christopher Wren Give A Lecture On Astronomy When He Had Finished, The Small Audience,Inspired By The Philosopher And Statesman Frances Bacon ,Decided To Form An Association To Assist And Promote The Accumulation Of Useful Knowledge. The Society As It Was Called At First-Met Weekly To Witness Experiments And Discuss Scientific Matters.By 1662 It Had Secured A Royal Charter From King Charles11 And Became The Royal Society.The Dust Jacket Is Very Good But Does Have Worn Top To Cver On Front Fold And To Spine Edges On The Top Plus A Rubbed Edge To The Fold On Front .Text Block The Boards Are All Square Tight And Clean Price Includes 2Nd Class Postage Uk Only.…
