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A glorious, sweeping novel of desire, ambition, and the thirst for knowledge, from the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, Big Magic, and City of GirlsIn The Signature of All Things, Elizabeth Gilbert returns to fiction, inserting her inimitable voice into an enthralling story of love, adventure and discovery. Spanning much of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the novel follows the fortunes of the extraordinary Whittaker family as led by the enterprising Henry Whittakera poorborn Englishman who makes a great fortune in the South American quinine trade, eventually becoming the richest man in Philadelphia. Born in 1800, Henrys brilliant daughter, Alma (who inherits both her fathers money and his mind), ultimately becomes a botanist of considerable gifts herself. As Almas research takes her deeper into the mysteries of evolution, she falls in love with a man named Ambrose Pike who makes incomparable paintings of orchids and who draws her in the exact opposite directioninto the realm of the spiritual, the divine, and the magical. Alma is a clearminded scientist; Ambrose a utopian artistbut what unites this unlikely couple is a desperate need to understand the workings of this world and the mechanisms behind all life.Exquisitely researched and told at a galloping pace, The Signature of All Things soars across the globefrom London to Peru to Philadelphia to Tahiti to Amsterdam, and beyond. Along the way, the story is peopled with unforgettable characters: missionaries, abolitionists, adventurers, astronomers, sea captains, geniuses, and the quite mad. But most memorable of all, it is the story of Alma Whittaker, whoborn in the Age of Enlightenment, but living well into the Industrial Revolutionbears witness to that extraordinary moment in human history when all the old assumptions about science, religion, commerce, and class were exploding into dangerous new ideas. Written in the bold, questing spirit of that singular time, Gilberts wise, deep, and spellbinding tale is certain to capture the hearts and minds of readers.
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- Q: What is 'The Signature of All Things' about? A: 'The Signature of All Things' is a novel by Elizabeth Gilbert that follows the life of Alma Whittaker, a botanist in the 18th and 19th centuries, exploring themes of science, love, and discovery.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is written by Elizabeth Gilbert, known for her bestselling titles like 'Eat Pray Love' and 'Big Magic'.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Signature of All Things'? A: The book was published on October 1, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Signature of All Things' contains 512 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: 'The Signature of All Things' is a standalone novel and not part of a series.
- Q: What themes are explored in the novel? A: The novel explores themes of ambition, love, desire, and the pursuit of knowledge, set against the backdrop of significant historical changes.
- Q: What kind of readers would enjoy this book? A: Readers who enjoy historical fiction, character-driven stories, and narratives that blend science with spirituality may find this book particularly appealing.
- Q: Is there any special edition of the book? A: This is the first edition of 'The Signature of All Things'.
- Q: What is the main character's profession? A: The main character, Alma Whittaker, is a botanist with exceptional research skills.