Map That Changed the World Intl

Simon Winchester

352 Pages

On-Sale Date: 18/06/2002

ISBN: 9780060501815

Trim Size: 4.250in x 6.750in x 1.000in

$7.99

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Simon Winchester is the acclaimed author of many books, including The Professor and the Madman, The Men Who United the States, The Map That Changed the World, The Man Who Loved China, A Crack in the Edge of the World, and Krakatoa, all of which were New York Times bestsellers and appeared on numerous best and notable lists. In 2006, Winchester was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty the Queen. He resides in western Massachusetts.

“With descriptive contemporary visitations to places significant to the story and well-chosen historical detail, he makes immediate not only the magnitude and elegance of Smith’s accomplishment, but also the thrill of each of the moments of genius necessary to reach his ultimate conclusion. Smith’s life provides a terrific plot to frame his contribution to science. Winchester’s wonderful account does credit to it.” — Publishers Weekly (*Starred Review*)

“Winchester has once again captured the essence of persistence against odds resulting in achievement. His fascinating account will not disappoint.” — Library Journal (starred review)

“Winchester brings Smith’s struggle to life in clear and beautiful language, the richness of which he continues to celebrate.” — New York Times Book Review

“Winchester has once again captured the essence of persistence against odds resulting in achievement.” — Library Journal (starred review)

“Smith’s life provides a terrific plot to frame his contribution to science. Winchester’s wonderful account does credit to it.” — Publishers Weekly (*Starred Review*)

“Winchester masterfully weaves a compelling history.” — Newsday

“Smith’s unsung life provides the perfect backdrop for yet another entertaining intellectual history.” — Denver Post

“A compelling human story” — Boston Sunday Herald

“Well-researched narrative” — BusinessWeek

“a marvellous book ” — The Independent (London)