Catalogue description Précis of Einstein's Theory of Relativity

This record is held by Cambridge University: King's College Archive Centre

Details of AMT/K/2
Reference: AMT/K/2
Title: Précis of Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Description:

The file comprises autograph manuscript notes putting the argument of 'The Theory of Relativity' by Albert Einstein in simple form, taking the book chapter by chapter, with directions on how to read it. It includes Calendars for 1928 and 1929 on the back cover. A manuscript note on the inside cover by Mrs Turing reads: 'Précis of The Theory of Relativity by Albert Einstein, written for his mother, by Alan M. Turing, when aged 15 1/2' . A typescript letter from Mrs Turing to the Librarian of King's College has been inserted inside the front cover, presenting the book to the College, 31 May, 1960. The file includes a photocopy of the notebook. See online copies at the Turing Digital Archive
Date: 1927 (Date has been estimated.)
Related material:

See also C/21 for a photocopy of this item.
Held by: Cambridge University: King's College Archive Centre, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Physical description: 1 notebook and 25 sheets in envelope paper

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