The last man who knew everything: Thomas Young, the anonymous polymath who proved Newton wrong, explained how we see, cured the sick, and deciphered the Rosetta stone, among other feats of genius
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Discoveries in science -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
Linguists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Physicians -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Science -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
Science -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
Scientists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Young, Thomas, -- 1773-1829.
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Robinson, A. (2006). The last man who knew everything: Thomas Young, the anonymous polymath who proved Newton wrong, explained how we see, cured the sick, and deciphered the Rosetta stone, among other feats of genius. New York, Pi Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Robinson, Andrew, 1957-. 2006. The Last Man Who Knew Everything: Thomas Young, the Anonymous Polymath Who Proved Newton Wrong, Explained How We See, Cured the Sick, and Deciphered the Rosetta Stone, Among Other Feats of Genius. New York, Pi Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Robinson, Andrew, 1957-, The Last Man Who Knew Everything: Thomas Young, the Anonymous Polymath Who Proved Newton Wrong, Explained How We See, Cured the Sick, and Deciphered the Rosetta Stone, Among Other Feats of Genius. New York, Pi Press, 2006.
MLA Citation (style guide)Robinson, Andrew. The Last Man Who Knew Everything: Thomas Young, the Anonymous Polymath Who Proved Newton Wrong, Explained How We See, Cured the Sick, and Deciphered the Rosetta Stone, Among Other Feats of Genius. New York, Pi Press, 2006.
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