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Leonardo : The First Scientist
Leonardo The First Scientist
Author: Michael White
Celebrated as a painter and engineer during his lifetime, Leonardo da Vinci was the very embodiment of the Renaissance Man. But few guessed at the extent of his scientific investigations and experiments. In a vast collection of notebooks (over 5,000 pages), Leonardo meticulously detailed his research on optics, mechanics, astronomy, and anatomy....  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312270261
ISBN-10: 0312270267
Publication Date: 10/12/2001
Pages: 384
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Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Fascinating look at da Vinci, and how his heritage influenced what he did in later life. A little heavy going, and perhaps too much surrounding detail. Really interesting, though.


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