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The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom (Large Print)

by Simon Winchester

ISBN13: 9780061562761
ISBN10: 0061562769
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In sumptuous and illuminating detail, Simon Winchester, the bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman("Elegant and scrupulous"—New York Times Book Review) and Krakatoa("A mesmerizing page-turner"—Time) brings to life the extraordinary story of Joseph Needham, the brilliant Cambridge scientist who unlocked the most closely held secrets of China, long the world’s most technologically advanced country.

Both epic and intimate, The Man Who Loved Chinatells the sweeping history of China through Needham’s remarkable life. Here is an unforgettable tale of what makes men, nations, and, indeed, mankind itself great—by one of the world’s inimitable storytellers.

About the Author

Simon Winchester's many books include The Professor and the Madman, The Map That Changed the World, Krakatoa, and A Crack in the Edge of the World. Each of these has been a New York Timesbestseller and has appeared on numerous best and notable lists. Mr. Winchester was made Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by HM The Queen in 2006. He lives in western Massachusetts.

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ISBN:: 9780061562761
Subtitle:: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom
Publisher:: HarperLuxe
Author:: Winchester, Simon
Author:: by Simon Winchester
Subject:: Historical - General
Subject:: Asia - China
Subject:: Historical
Subject:: Scientists - General
Subject:: History
Subject:: Large type books
Subject:: Scientists -- Great Britain.
Edition Description:: Large Print
Large Print:: Y
Publication Date:: 20080603
Binding:: Paperback
Grade Level:: General/trade
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Y
Pages:: 496
Dimensions:: 9 x 6 x 1.12727 in 19.36 oz

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