Main Title |
Halley's quest : a selfless genius and his troubled Paramore / |
Author |
Wakefield, Julie.
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Publisher |
J. Henry Press, |
Year Published |
2005 |
OCLC Number |
60605228 |
ISBN |
0309095948; 9780309095945 |
Subjects |
Scientific expeditions--Great Britain ;
Geodetic astronomy--Observations ;
Geomagnetism--Observations ;
Discoveries in science--Great Britain ;
Aardwetenschappen ;
Sterrenkunde ;
Expedities ;
Geodätische Astronomie ;
Erdmagnetismus ;
Atlantischer Ozean
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Additional Subjects |
Halley, Edmond,--1656-1742 ;
Paramore (Ship)
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJBM |
Q115.W35 2005 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
09/30/2005 |
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Collation |
vii, 261 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-228) and index. |
Contents Notes |
First Voyage: 1698-1699 --Cast Off -- The Almost-Lovable Paramore -- Battle of the Books -- Trouble on the Pink -- Friendship Royal -- Second Voyage: 1699-1700 --Fresh Starts -- Terra Incognita -- Compass Points -- Chart the Needle Third Voyage: 1701 -- Prince of Tides -- Queen Anne's Patronage -- Back to that Comet -- Legacy: More Than a Comet Man. |