The Geometry of Smoke: Archimedes, the Eastern Exchange, and the Powder That Almost Was

Author:   John Bailey
Publisher:   Independently Published
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9798249296445


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   21 February 2026
Format:   Paperback
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The Geometry of Smoke: Archimedes, the Eastern Exchange, and the Powder That Almost Was


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What if history almost changed-and no one noticed? In this imagined rediscovered manuscript, Archimedes of Syracuse undertakes a secret journey eastward to exchange knowledge with scholars of the Qin realm. Geometry meets administration, philosophy meets engineering, and curiosity bridges civilizations separated by distance but united by mathematics. Together, Greek and Qin thinkers approach a discovery centuries ahead of its time: the controlled power of explosive chemistry. The knowledge is lost in a storm near Malta. Preserved only through damaged scrolls, argumentative footnotes, missing diagrams, and a long-suffering modern translator, The Geometry of Smoke blends historical fiction, scientific imagination, and dry scholarly humor into a tale about discovery, accident, and the fragile path of human progress. Featuring: Faux academic commentary Disappearing diagrams Scholars arguing across centuries And alien observers quietly relieved by a shipwreck A novel for readers who enjoy history, science, and the comedy of intellect.

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Author:   John Bailey
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.263kg
ISBN:  

9798249296445


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   21 February 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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