The Illustrated Longitude
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New York : Walker, c1998.
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216 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
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Fort Morgan Public Library - NONFICTION526.6209 Sobel, D.On Shelf
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Published
New York : Walker, c1998.
Format
Book
Language
English

Notes

General Note
Originally published: Longitude. New York : Walker, 1995.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
The story of John Harrison, the man who won the Longitude Prize. The 20, 000 pounds (equal to 12 million dollars in today's currency) given to the man who came up with the idea that would allow sailors to keep their place when out to sea.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Sobel, D., & Andrewes, W. J. H. 1. (1998). The Illustrated Longitude . Walker.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sobel, Dava and William J. H. 1950- Andrewes. 1998. The Illustrated Longitude. Walker.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sobel, Dava and William J. H. 1950- Andrewes. The Illustrated Longitude Walker, 1998.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Sobel, Dava., and William J. H. 1950- Andrewes. The Illustrated Longitude Walker, 1998.

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