Constance Reid, the foremost mathematical biographer of our time, has written a remarkable book, her best and most compelling yet. A writer of skill and intelligence, she could make even dull subjects interesting; given Bell to sink her teeth into, she has produced a dazzling piece of work."" - College Mathematics Journal

• Acknowledgments; 1. The eloquence of facts; 2. A habit of independent work; 3. Imagination's other place; 4. The prime years; 5. The low road; Index.

Constance Reid, the foremost mathematical biographer of our time, has written a remarkable book, her best and most compelling yet. A writer of skill and intelligence, she could make even dull subjects interesting; given Bell to sink her teeth into, she has produced a dazzling piece of work."" - College Mathematics Journal

• Acknowledgments; 1. The eloquence of facts; 2. A habit of independent work; 3. Imagination's other place; 4. The prime years; 5. The low road; Index.

Constance Reid, the foremost mathematical biographer of our time, has written a remarkable book, her best and most compelling yet. A writer of skill and intelligence, she could make even dull subjects interesting; given Bell to sink her teeth into, she has produced a dazzling piece of work."" - College Mathematics Journal

• Acknowledgments; 1. The eloquence of facts; 2. A habit of independent work; 3. Imagination's other place; 4. The prime years; 5. The low road; Index.