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Sir William Petty's Memoir (1623-1687) : an English Physician, Scientist, and Cartographer.

The author wrote a faux memoir based on letters from William Petty that takes place six months before his death. A man of science and mathematics, this book is important precisely because it details his life experiences and family upbringing, his parenting style, along with how he accomplished every...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Jordan, Thomas E.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, 2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • SIR WILLIAM PETTY'S MEMOIR (1623-1687): An English Physician, Scientist, and Cartographer; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; Chapter One: Childhood and Youth; Chapter Two: The Continent, London, and Oxford; Chapter Three: Decades of Struggle; Chapter Four: The Mature Years; Chapter Five: Innovations and Writings; Chapter Six: The Instauration of Learning; Chapter Seven: The Will; Notes; Index.