ISBN: 9780151005062 - the riddle of the compass: the invention that changed the world (37 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The story of the compass is shrouded in mystery and myth, yet most will agree it begins around the time of the birth of Christ in ancient China. A mysterious lodestone whose powers affected metal was known to the Chinese emperor. When this piece of metal was suspended in water, it always pointed north. This unexplainable occurrence led to the stone's use in feng shui, the Chinese art of finding the right location. However, it was the Italians, more than a thousand years later, who discovered the ultimate destiny of the lodestone and unleashed its formidable powers. In Amalfi sometime in the twelfth century, the compass was born, crowning the Italians as the new rulers of the seas and heralding the onset of the modern world. Retracing the roots of the compass and sharing the fascinating story of navigation through the ages, The Riddle of the Compass is Aczel at his most entertaining and insightful.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Used - Very Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The story of the compass is shrouded in mystery and myth, yet most will agree it begins around the time of the birth of Christ in ancient China. A mysterious lodestone whose powers affected metal was known to the Chinese emperor. When this piece of metal was suspended in water, it always pointed north. This unexplainable occurrence led to the stone's use in feng shui, the Chinese art of finding the right location. However, it was the Italians, more than a thousand years later, who discovered the ultimate destiny of the lodestone and unleashed its formidable powers. In Amalfi sometime in the twelfth century, the compass was born, crowning the Italians as the new rulers of the seas and heralding the onset of the modern world. Retracing the roots of the compass and sharing the fascinating story of navigation through the ages, The Riddle of the Compass is Aczel at his most entertaining and insightful.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Includes dust jacket. First Edition. first edition book, includes the dust jacket.

Zustand: new.

hardcover. Zustand: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 178 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. This is a New and Unread copy of the first edition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2001. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Unopened, still in the printer's shrinkwrap.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Very good first edition in very good dust jacket. Binding is solid. Jacket is nice. Protected in a clear attractive Mylar cover. We use quality packaging materials. Nice looking copy! Great gift.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. Small tear on bottom edge of back d/j.; 8.1 X 5.7 X 0.8 inches; 200 pages.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. The Riddle of the Compass: The Invention That Changed the World This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition 'A'. First Edition is stated on the copyright page with the full number sequence of 1-10 present. The dust jacket's original price is still present. Pages are clean, tight and bright. Generously illustrated throughout! (309-P). Illustrated in B&W Photos & Drawings (illustrator).…

Very Good in Very Good Dust Jacket First Edition hardbound.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine. Tight unmarked book in crisp dust jacket.; 8.06 X 5.72 X 0.82 inches; 200 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Image shows actual item for sale. Book Condition: Very Good; firm binding; contents very good. Jacket Condition: Very Good ; minimal wear. Hard Cover Roundhouse Publishing 2001 Maritime History.

ISBN 0-15-100506-0. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition in a Near Fine Condition Dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. $23.00 original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket. Copy One.

1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xvii, 178 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-168) and index. Subjects: Compass History. Compass. Scientific instruments. ; [literature] 2001. 1 Kg. …

1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xvii, 178 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-168) and index. Subjects: Compass History. Compass. Scientific instruments. ; [literature] 2001. 1 Kg. …

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