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Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood

Paperback • 2002 • English

Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood

By Oliver Sacks

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About the book

The scientific wonder of youth is skillfully evoked in this intriguing memoir by the distinguished neurologist and author of Awakenings in which he describes his fascination with metals, gases, and chemicals, especially "Uncle Tungsten," and with unravelling the complex mysteries of the world around him. Reprint. 100,000 first printing.

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9780375704048

Publisher

Vintage Books USA

Published year

2002

Language

English

Original title

Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood

Format

Paperback

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