Andrea Barrett

SHIP FEVER

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ISBN 13:: 9780007292813
author:: Andrea Barrett
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Flamingo
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 12.7 x 1.5 x 19.7 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
Condition:: New
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Ship Fever by Andrea Barrett A collection of exceptional tales set against the backdrop of the nineteenth century, exploring the intersection of science and human experience. This elegant and thought-provoking work weaves historical and fictional characters together to illuminate the secret passions of those driven by a devotion to the natural world. Through her stories, Andrea Barrett transforms science from hard fact into malleable material, revealing its power to shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. With a sure grasp of history and method, she builds evocative tales that explore the complexities of human relationships and the social dynamics of a rapidly changing world. A masterful blend of historical insight and literary skill, Ship Fever is an extraordinary story collection that will appeal to readers interested in the intersection of science, culture, and human experience.

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