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The Newton Papers

The Strange and True Odyssey of Isaac Newton's Manuscripts

This fascinating book traces the history of Newton's papers since his death in 1727 to the present day. He died intestate, and the first investigators were uneasy when they examined the whole collection, deeming them 'unfit to be printed.' We…

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