Newton and the counterfeiter : the unknown detective career of the world's greatest scientist
Levenson, Thomas2009
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Already famous for his theories of planetary motion and gravity, Isaac Newton decided to take on the job of running the Royal Mint. This brought Newton into conflict with William Chaloner, a counterfeiter who faked coins. Set in early 18th-century London, this title challenges our perceptions of Britain's greatest scientist.
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London : Faber, 2009.
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320 p. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780571229925 (hbk)0571229921 (hbk)
Dewey class:
530'.092364.163530.092530
Local class:
920.NEWT
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English
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BRN:
594573
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