Reid, Constance
The Search for E. T. Bell: Also Known as John Taine (Spectrum)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780883855089
- author:
- Reid, Constance
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- The Mathematical Association of America
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 382
- Genre:
- History of mathematics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Eric Temple Bell was a mathematician and science fiction author whose life remains shrouded in mystery. In "The Search for E. T. Bell Also Known as John Taine", Constance Reid uncovers the enigmatic figure behind the bestselling popularizer of mathematics and the pseudonymous science fiction novels that captivated readers. A series of cryptic clues, including an unexpected inscription in a churchyard and a boy's schoolbook, sets Reid on a quest to unravel Bell's early life and family background. As she delves deeper into his story, she reveals a complex individual who kept his personal history hidden from even those closest to him. This book is a fascinating account of a remarkable man whose dual identities as mathematician and science fiction author continue to intrigue readers today.
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