Victorian sensation : the extraordinary publication, reception, and secret authorship of Vestiges of the natural history of creation
Secord, James A.2003
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When 'Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation' was published anonymously in 1844, it sparked one of the greatest sensations of the Victorian era. The author uses the story of 'Vestiges' to create a panoramic portrait of life in the early industrial era from the view of its readers.
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Author:
Secord, James A., author
Imprint:
Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2003.
Collation:
xix, 624 pages : illustrations (black and white), map (black and white) ; 23 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2000.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9780226744117 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
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BRN:
1382555