settingshadow reviewed Caesar's last breath by Sam Kean
A round-the-globe journey through the periodic table explains how the air people breathe reflects the …
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5 stars
I love Sam Kean and this pop science accounting of various atmospheric gases does not disappoint. Roughly arranged by contribution to Earth's atmosphere, the chapters bounce from hot air balloons to chemical warfare. Kean focuses on depth rather than breadth, making for memorable and engaging reading.