James Moore Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

The book is a reprint of a classic work originally published in 1857, offering readers a chance to explore its historical context and enduring themes. It retains the essence of the original text, allowing for a deeper appreciation of its literary significance and the era in which it was written. This edition is likely to attract both new readers and those familiar with the work, providing insights into its impact on literature and culture over the years.

Before the age of industry, the timber-built ship was one of the most complex and technologically advanced objects built by man. The ships were so expensive to constract that meticulous records were kept, from the purchase of timber to the last details of their funishings. For this beautiful and highly informative book, the authors have tapped all available resources to tell the story of the building of HMS "Thunderer, a two-decked, 74-gun ship-of-the-line. In words and drawings as well as contemporary prints and paintings, they capture every stage of its construction, from purchase and cutting of timbers through launch in 1760. There is also a description of the Woolwich dockyard where "Thunderer was built along with explanations of the skills and trades involved. First published in 1984, this vivid and often surprising account of life and labor in the eighteenth century will appeal to historians, modelers, and everyone with an interest in traditional workmanship.

The Descent of Man is Darwin's second book, first published in 1871. In this edition, Darwin applies evolutionary theory to humans and details his theory of sexual selection.

Meer dan enig ander denker uit de moderne tijd, meer nog dan Freud of Marx, heeft Charles Darwin verandering gebracht in de manier waarop wij naar onszelf kijken. In meeslepend proza geven de auteurs inzicht in zijn karakter, het huiselijk leven en zijn wetenschapsbeoefening. Beschreven wordt hoe hij vriendschappen sloot en verbrak, mensen inpalmde en aan het lijntje hield, en wetenschappelijke nieuwtjes lospeuterde. Ze maken uiteraard ook duidelijk hoe Darwin heeft moeten vechten om zijn ideeën over evolutie en natuurlijke selectie geaccepteerd te krijgen. ‘Pak dit boek op en je staat versteld.’ The New Scientist ‘Zelden is het nauwe verband tussen het leven van een wetenschapper en zijn theorieën zo volledig en krachtig beschreven.’ The Sunday Times