The last man who knew everything

Thomas Young, the anonymous polymath who proved Newton wrong, explained how we see, cured the sick, and deciphered the Rosetta stone, among other feats of genius

304 pages

English language

Published Sept. 15, 2006 by Pi Press.

ISBN:
978-0-13-134304-7
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Subjects

  • Young, Thomas, 1773-1829.
  • Scientists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
  • Physicians -- Great Britain -- Biography.
  • Linguists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
  • Science -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
  • Science -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
  • Discoveries in science -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
  • Discoveries in science -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.