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The last man who knew everything : Thomas Young, the anonymous polymath who proved Newton wrong, explained how we see, cured the sick, and deciphered the Rosetta stone, among other feats of genius /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Robinson, Andrew, 1957-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Pi Press, [2006]
Subjects:
Young, Thomas, > 1773-1829.
Scientists > Great Britain > Biography.
Physicians > Great Britain > Biography.
Linguists > Great Britain > Biography.
Science > Great Britain > History > 18th century.
Science > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Discoveries in science > Great Britain > History > 18th century.
Discoveries in science > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Science > history > Great Britain > Biography.
Online Access:Table of contents
Description
Physical Description:x, 288 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [265]-271) and index.
ISBN:0131343041 (alk. paper)
9780131343047 (alk. paper)