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His wisdom the defender, A story

Date1900
Names
FormatBook
Notes
His wisdom the defender; A story. Simon Newcomb was born in Wallace, Nova Scotia. He moved to the United States at a young age and went on to become a prominent astronomer and mathematician with the United States Navy.
Medium
Hardcover books
DimensionsCover size: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)
Language
ProvenanceMerril Collection
CollectionMerril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131054551353D
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