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The man who knew too much : the strange and inventive life of Robert Hooke 1635-1703

by Stephen Inwood

This biography restores the reputation of 17th-century scientist Robert Hooke, detailing his diverse achievements in astronomy, architecture, and geology, as well as his complex personal life.

Accession 5461 ISBN 9780330488297 Publisher Pan
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Charles Darwin (English, b.1809, d.1882), Robert Hooke (b.1635, d.1703), Isaac Newton (b.1643, d.1727)
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