num_pages: 168
description: This manuscript is almost 500 years old and was handwritten by Leonardo da Vinci in his characteristic mirror writing and supported by copious sketches. It covers a wide range of his observations and theories on astronomy, the properties of water, rocks and fossils, air and celestial light.
language: English
title: Leonardo da Vinci: The Codex Leicester: Notebook of a Genius
titlecomplete: Leonardo da Vinci: The Codex Leicester: Notebook of a Genius
genres: Science, History, Art
ratings_count: 30
publisher: Powerhouse Publishing