Profiles thirteen scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, adventurers, and writers who once basked in glory, but faded into obscurity due to failed experiments, bad luck, and the signs of madness.
Book Details
Format
hardcover
ISBN-10
0312268866
ISBN-13
9780312268862
Publication Date
May 2001
Item Weight
1.15 pounds
Length
8.27 inch
Width
5.51 inch
Height
0.98 inch
Subtitle
thirteen tales of renowned obscurity, famous anonymity, and rotten luck
