The Age of Wonder

Friday, May 21, 2010

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Richard Holmes (courtesy of Richard Holmes)

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In his book, The Age of Wonder, Richard Holmes describes the major breakthroughs in astronomy, anthropology, and physics in late 18th and early 19th century Britain. Holmes calls the era an "age of romantic science" - when the poets and scientists inspired each other's work.

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Richard Holmes

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Barbara from Cody, WY

Holmes' description of his wordless conversation with the Russian mathematician at Trinity College made me tear up. Not quite sure why, but it touched me. Just ordered The Age of Wonder online. THANKS!

May. 28 2010 05:50 PM

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