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Memoirs of the Distinguished Men of Science of Great Britain Living in the Years 1807-8

Memoirs of the Distinguished Men of Science of Great Britain Living in the Years 1807-8

著者： William Walker Jr.
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The early nineteenth century was a period of great discovery and advancements in science. Here we have a snapshot of some of those whose names have gone down in history, such as Brunel, Congreve, Davy, Telford and Jenner, along with some of those who made less of an indelible mark, but who were, nonetheless, pioneers of their time. - Summary by Lynne ThompsonCopyright Children's Fiction Genre アート 世界 文学史・文学批評 社会科学
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