The age of wonder : how the Romantic generation discovered the beauty and terror of science / by Richard Holmes

Holmes, Richard (1945-)

2009, 3rd edition. London: Harper Press. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #314344
ISBN: 9780007149537

Physical description: xxi, 554 p., [24] p. of plates : ill., ports.; 20 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Banks, Joseph 1743-1820. Herschel, William 1738-1822. Davy, Humphry Sir 1778-1829. Science Great Britain History 18th century. Scientists Great Britain. Great Britain Intellectual life 18th century. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated.

Price: €10.95