Questions About Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time

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I loved this book! Has anyone else read it?

David Kay Just finished it and really enjoyed it. It would do well to be required reading in our schools actually as there's so much to be gained in perspective…moreJust finished it and really enjoyed it. It would do well to be required reading in our schools actually as there's so much to be gained in perspective of application of science and history. (less)

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Is Longitude non-fiction?

Nathan Yes, it is non-fiction. Pretty much everything in the book is based on researched facts and records. It is a very goo read.

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Was England justified keeping the timepiece secret?

Bob Goedjen The simple answer is yes... You may not have like all the politics in the committee work avoiding paying the reward but the Brits paid for the develop…moreThe simple answer is yes... You may not have like all the politics in the committee work avoiding paying the reward but the Brits paid for the development and it is their decision what to release about it. Maybe it was not a good decision since they could have licensed it or any number of alternatives but it was theirs to make.(less)

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Pray tell: in which direction should I travel for the insights of this read?

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