A Man of Misconceptions: The Life of an Eccentric in an Age of Change

by John Glassie

Book Overview

A "Scientific American "Best Science Book of 2012 An Atlantic Wire Best Book of 2012A "New York Times Book Review" Editor's Choice The fascinating ("The New Yorker") story of Athanasius Kircher, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594488711
• ISBN13: 9781594488719
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Riverhead Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.6" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher