GAMOW, G

Mr. Tompkins Explores the Atom

With b/w illustrations. New York: Macmillan, 1944. 8vo. Rust-colored cloth, stamped in black. x, 97 p. FIRST EDITION. Near Fine in edgeworn & chipped d/j. [6733]

"Sequel to 'Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland' and is perhaps even crazier than that book was. Professor Gamow has made notable contributions to modern nuclear physics, but he cannot resist mixing in with his physics a certain fantastic humor. The result is a creation such as Mr. Tompkins, from whom the reader painlessly obtains at least a bowing acquaintance with the theories of modern physics"

Price: $40.00