Graham Clarke wrote:
> Does anyone know of a book on statistics (or maths) that likewise is a
> good non-technical read? perhaps about some statistical 'characters'
Not statistics, not even a 'maths' book but an enjoyable read is 'The
Calendar' by David Ewing Duncan. The subtitle reads,
The 5000 year struggle to align the clock and the heavens..."
I read it recently, enjoyed it, and learned much.
Cheers
Rex
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