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Focusing on notable figures from the 17th century, this selection from John Aubrey's "Brief Lives" highlights the lives and contributions of scientists, explorers, and innovators like Robert Boyle, Edmund Halley, and Christopher Wren. Each biography is characterized by Aubrey's unique style, blending humor and insight, offering a captivating glimpse into a period marked by creativity and discovery. The collection serves as both an entertaining and informative exploration of the personalities that shaped an inventive age.
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Scientific Lives, John Aubrey
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Scientific Lives
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Aubrey
- Publisher
- Hesperus Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 124
- ISBN13
- 9781843911692
- Description
- Focusing on notable figures from the 17th century, this selection from John Aubrey's "Brief Lives" highlights the lives and contributions of scientists, explorers, and innovators like Robert Boyle, Edmund Halley, and Christopher Wren. Each biography is characterized by Aubrey's unique style, blending humor and insight, offering a captivating glimpse into a period marked by creativity and discovery. The collection serves as both an entertaining and informative exploration of the personalities that shaped an inventive age.