Publisher | Bloomsbury USA; Book Club Edition. (September 4, 2011) |
Language | English |
Paperback | 432 pages |
ISBN-10 | 0802779654 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0802779656 |
Lexile measure | 1530L |
Item Weight | 15.7 ounces (445.1 grams) |
Dimensions | 5.55 x 1.2 x 8.2 inches |
Print length | 432 pages |
Publication date | September 4, 2011 |
Date First Available | 2021-4-5 13:26:2 |
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'Galileo's Daughter' by Dava Sobel is a well-researched account of Galileo's life and the relationship he had with his oldest daughter, Suor Maria Celeste. It describes the difficulties he faced in the face of the Catholic Church's opposition to his scientific discoveries, which resulted in him being imprisoned. The book moves beyond his scientific achievements and provides an insight into the everyday life, struggles and aspirations of the people living in medieval times. One fascinating aspect of the book is the way in which Sobel paints a portrait of Suor Maria Celeste by piecing together letters, which offers a glimpse into the life of a woman during the period.
Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love Paperback – SHM-CD, September 4, 2011
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