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Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love

by Dava Sobel

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While Galileo Galilei was under house arrest, accused of heresy for his claim that the earth revolved around the sun, his daughter Virginia, a cloistered nun, proved to be her father's greatest source of strength through the difficult years of his trial and persecution. Winner of the Christopher Award and named a Notable Book of the Year by the "New York Times". Illustrations.

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Elaine, September 9, 2006 (view all comments by Elaine)
A fascinating read. This is an exploration of Galileo through his letters to his daughter in a cloistered convent. As usual with Dava Sobel's books it is science writing as it should be.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780140280555
Subtitle:
A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love
Author:
Sobel, Dava
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Religious
Subject:
Historical
Subject:
Italy
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
Scientists
Subject:
Astronomers
Subject:
Nuns
Subject:
Scientists - General
Subject:
Science & Technology
Subject:
Galilei, Galileo
Subject:
Astronomers - Italy
Copyright:
1999
Series Volume:
bk. 145
Publication Date:
October 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
420
Dimensions:
8.40x5.54x.91 in. .79 lbs.
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