Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love

by Sobel, Dava

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Walker & Co, 1999. Hard Cover. Good/Very Good. no marks, no writing, clean and clear text, tight binding. EX-Library. library added pages into the book on blank inside pages. library stamp on inside front and back covers. DJ is in very good condition very little edgewear.

Book summary

Drawing from over 100 recently translated letters, this historical account chronicles the life of the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei by examining his relationship with his eldest daughter, Virginia, a cloistered nun. This biography places their correspondence in historical context, detailing the religious and political climate of Galileo's time that led to his eventual conviction in 1633 for defending the Copernican system. A New York Times Notable Book for 1999.