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Measure of the Earth: The Enlightenment Expedition That Reshaped Our World
Measure of the Earth The Enlightenment Expedition That Reshaped Our World
Author: Larrie D. Ferreiro
In the 18th century, Europe?s scientific community was torn between two opposing theories: Descartes? argument that the Earth was spherical, and Newton?s contention that it was flattened at the poles. Recognizing that the answer was the key to securely navigating the earth?s oceans, France and Spain organized a joint expedition to colonial Peru....  more »
ISBN-13: 9780465063819
ISBN-10: 0465063810
Publication Date: 6/25/2013
Pages: 376
Edition: First Trade Paper Ed
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Publisher: Basic Books
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