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Uncle Tungsten : memories of a chemical boyhood / Oliver Sacks

This memoir recounts a childhood in wartime England, documenting a young boy's fascination with chemistry and the influence of his science-oriented family. It chronicles his experiences at boarding school and his intellectual development in post-war London.

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Accession Number: 24314

Site: Vernon O Content

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