--- product_id: 150879713 title: "Seeing Further: The Story of Science and the Royal Society" price: "17080CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/150879713-seeing-further-the-story-of-science-and-the-royal-society store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Seeing Further: The Story of Science and the Royal Society **Price:** 17080CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Seeing Further: The Story of Science and the Royal Society - **How much does it cost?** 17080CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/150879713-seeing-further-the-story-of-science-and-the-royal-society) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Seeing Further: The Story of Science and the Royal Society eBook : Bryson, Bill: Kindle Store Review: A great read for the person with general knowledge about science. - Seeing Further: The Story of Science, Discovery & the Genius of the Royal Society with Bill Bryson as the editor is a marvelous book. I have read thousands of times that the pace of science and innovation causes knowledge to double and replace itself at an alarmingly fast rate. Of course, it's not in the actual doubling of knowledge that a problem exists but in the fact that it is virtually impossible for us to keep track of that very same new knowledge. However, even in a world that is creating so much new knowledge it is reassuring to consider that the Royal Society is celebrating its 350th anniversary this year. That is a marvelous accomplishment and to be honest I can't name many institutions that have been around that long. Bill Bryson is the perfect person to have headed this project. As a general science writer Bryson is aware of how important science and the Royal Society has been to the development of modern society. Then there is the rather eclectic group of contributors that have each offered a discussion on the development of science. Authors include James Gleick, Margaret Atwood, Margaret Wertheim, Neal Stephenson, Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, Simon Schaffer, Richard Holmes, Richard Fortey, Richard Dawkins, Henry Petroski, Georgiana Ferry, Steve Jones, Philip Ball, Paul Davies, Ian Stewart, John D. Barrow, Oliver Morton, Maggie Gee, Stephen H. Schneider, Gregory Benford, and Martin Rees. I'd have to admit that Margaret Atwoods discussion of Jonathan Swift's Academy, and Richard Dawkins' Darwin's Five Bridges: The Way to Natural Selection is for me the highlight of the book. However, each and every chapter is eye opening and worthy of your time. It is a difficult fact to get your head around that when the Royal Society was established in 1660 we knew so little of the causes of the physical phenomenon of our planet. Whether the topic was the causes of the tides or why summer was warmer than winter, mystery tended to shroud almost everything. The Royal Society created the scientific method thus allowing discoveries to be measured and duplicated and encouraged good scientific exploration. "Good" in this case is relative, meaning that it was better than what preceded it. "Good" by today's standard still left much to be desired. Seeing Further is written for the general public and even the most "unscientific" of us will have no problem making sense of what is read. Well written and containing a section devoted to further reading, Seeing Further is a fun and inspiring read. I give it five stars after reading the whole book. Peace to all. Review: Take your time - I have enjoyed reading several books by Bryson. This one is a book I had to take in spurts because it was so dense with ideas. Taking on a book covering so much science and math was a huge task and he has organized it well. It was nice seeing some historical perspective as well as literary insights! Plan on giving yourself time to reflect on so much! Well worth it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0041D86IU | | Accessibility | Learn more | | Best Sellers Rank | #361,173 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #38 in History of Biology & Nature #57 in Science Essays & Commentary (Kindle Store) #134 in Science Essays & Commentary (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,014) | | Edition | Illustrated | | Enhanced typesetting | Enabled | | File size | 57.6 MB | | ISBN-13 | 978-0062036223 | | Language | English | | Page Flip | Enabled | | Print length | 413 pages | | Publication date | November 9, 2010 | | Publisher | Mariner Books | | Screen Reader | Supported | | Word Wise | Enabled | | X-Ray | Not Enabled | ## Images ![Seeing Further: The Story of Science and the Royal Society - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51deB9q-EJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great read for the person with general knowledge about science. *by R***O on November 9, 2010* Seeing Further: The Story of Science, Discovery & the Genius of the Royal Society with Bill Bryson as the editor is a marvelous book. I have read thousands of times that the pace of science and innovation causes knowledge to double and replace itself at an alarmingly fast rate. Of course, it's not in the actual doubling of knowledge that a problem exists but in the fact that it is virtually impossible for us to keep track of that very same new knowledge. However, even in a world that is creating so much new knowledge it is reassuring to consider that the Royal Society is celebrating its 350th anniversary this year. That is a marvelous accomplishment and to be honest I can't name many institutions that have been around that long. Bill Bryson is the perfect person to have headed this project. As a general science writer Bryson is aware of how important science and the Royal Society has been to the development of modern society. Then there is the rather eclectic group of contributors that have each offered a discussion on the development of science. Authors include James Gleick, Margaret Atwood, Margaret Wertheim, Neal Stephenson, Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, Simon Schaffer, Richard Holmes, Richard Fortey, Richard Dawkins, Henry Petroski, Georgiana Ferry, Steve Jones, Philip Ball, Paul Davies, Ian Stewart, John D. Barrow, Oliver Morton, Maggie Gee, Stephen H. Schneider, Gregory Benford, and Martin Rees. I'd have to admit that Margaret Atwoods discussion of Jonathan Swift's Academy, and Richard Dawkins' Darwin's Five Bridges: The Way to Natural Selection is for me the highlight of the book. However, each and every chapter is eye opening and worthy of your time. It is a difficult fact to get your head around that when the Royal Society was established in 1660 we knew so little of the causes of the physical phenomenon of our planet. Whether the topic was the causes of the tides or why summer was warmer than winter, mystery tended to shroud almost everything. The Royal Society created the scientific method thus allowing discoveries to be measured and duplicated and encouraged good scientific exploration. "Good" in this case is relative, meaning that it was better than what preceded it. "Good" by today's standard still left much to be desired. Seeing Further is written for the general public and even the most "unscientific" of us will have no problem making sense of what is read. Well written and containing a section devoted to further reading, Seeing Further is a fun and inspiring read. I give it five stars after reading the whole book. Peace to all. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Take your time *by Z***U on January 21, 2021* I have enjoyed reading several books by Bryson. This one is a book I had to take in spurts because it was so dense with ideas. Taking on a book covering so much science and math was a huge task and he has organized it well. It was nice seeing some historical perspective as well as literary insights! Plan on giving yourself time to reflect on so much! Well worth it. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Uneven but worthwhile *by N***A on December 27, 2025* It's filled with loads of interesting and important information. It's also filled with some slanted chapters that deviate significantly from the matter at hand: The Royal Society of London. I was for some reason expecting a book that contained more of Bill Bryson's witty writing. Think again. It's worth a read for sure but it's largely a series of essays ranging from great and informative to preachy and dull. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/150879713-seeing-further-the-story-of-science-and-the-royal-society](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/150879713-seeing-further-the-story-of-science-and-the-royal-society) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-09*