Fascinating, easy read. We have had this book on our bookshelf since my father-in-law gave it to my oldest son in 2004. I finally was motivated to read it since it is on the 1000 Books to Read Before You Die list.
Who knew longitude was so important for seafaring. This is the story of the genius who figured it out. I loved the illustrated version. It made me wish we had gone to Greenwich when we were in London, but we are sure to go back there again!
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