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Newton and the counterfeiter : the unknown detective career of the world's greatest scientist /

In 1695, Isaac Newton, already renowned as the greatest mind of his age, made a surprising career move.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Levenson, Thomas
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009.
Subjects:
Newton, Isaac, > 1642-1727.
Chaloner, William.
Counterfeits and counterfeiting > England > History > 17th century.
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Table of Contents:
  • Learning to think
  • A rogue's progress
  • Passions
  • The new warden
  • Skirmishes
  • Newton and the counterfeiter.