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Dec 05, 2011PenelopeFeather rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An adventure story, a meditation on science vs religion, precision vs mystery, the value of the esoteric vs the common place. A delightful picture of Voltaire in his old age. A love letter to the hand written word. If you liked 'Salamander' by Thomas Wharton, you'll probably like this book.