Tuva or Bust! with Richard Feynman
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Tuva or Bust! with Richard Feynman is a humorous nonfiction book chronicling physicist Richard Feynman’s quixotic quest, alongside Ralph Leighton, to visit the remote Russian republic of Tuva.
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| Tuva or Bust! with Richard Feynman canonical | 2 |
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Target entity: Tuva or Bust! with Richard Feynman Context triple: [Ralph Leighton, coAuthored, Tuva or Bust! with Richard Feynman]
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Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!
Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! is a popular autobiographical collection of humorous and insightful anecdotes by physicist Richard Feynman, showcasing his curious, irreverent approach to science and life.
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The Art of Richard P. Feynman: Images by a Curious Character
The Art of Richard P. Feynman: Images by a Curious Character is a book that showcases the drawings, sketches, and visual creations of physicist Richard Feynman, offering insight into his playful, artistic side alongside his scientific genius.
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C.
Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track: The Letters of Richard P. Feynman
Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track: The Letters of Richard P. Feynman is a curated collection of personal and professional correspondence by physicist Richard Feynman, edited by his daughter Michelle Feynman, offering insight into his character, ideas, and life.
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D.
“Mr. Feynman Goes to Washington” (Part 2)
“Mr. Feynman Goes to Washington” (Part 2) is the section of Richard Feynman’s memoir that recounts his role on the Rogers Commission investigating the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and his experiences dealing with NASA and government bureaucracy.
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E.
Feynman family archives
The Feynman family archives are a private collection of personal papers, letters, photographs, and memorabilia documenting the life and work of physicist Richard Feynman and his family.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Tuva or Bust! with Richard Feynman Target entity description: Tuva or Bust! with Richard Feynman is a humorous nonfiction book chronicling physicist Richard Feynman’s quixotic quest, alongside Ralph Leighton, to visit the remote Russian republic of Tuva.
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A.
Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!
Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! is a popular autobiographical collection of humorous and insightful anecdotes by physicist Richard Feynman, showcasing his curious, irreverent approach to science and life.
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B.
The Art of Richard P. Feynman: Images by a Curious Character
The Art of Richard P. Feynman: Images by a Curious Character is a book that showcases the drawings, sketches, and visual creations of physicist Richard Feynman, offering insight into his playful, artistic side alongside his scientific genius.
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C.
Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track: The Letters of Richard P. Feynman
Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track: The Letters of Richard P. Feynman is a curated collection of personal and professional correspondence by physicist Richard Feynman, edited by his daughter Michelle Feynman, offering insight into his character, ideas, and life.
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D.
“Mr. Feynman Goes to Washington” (Part 2)
“Mr. Feynman Goes to Washington” (Part 2) is the section of Richard Feynman’s memoir that recounts his role on the Rogers Commission investigating the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and his experiences dealing with NASA and government bureaucracy.
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E.
Feynman family archives
The Feynman family archives are a private collection of personal papers, letters, photographs, and memorabilia documenting the life and work of physicist Richard Feynman and his family.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
humorous book
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nonfiction book ⓘ travel literature ⓘ |
| about |
Soviet bureaucracy
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Tuvan culture ⓘ adventure ⓘ curiosity ⓘ friendship ⓘ travel difficulties during the Cold War ⓘ |
| chronicles |
attempts to travel to Tuva
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interactions with Soviet authorities ⓘ logistical challenges of visiting Tuva ⓘ |
| countryOfSubject |
Russia
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Russian SFSR ⓘ |
| depicts |
Tuvan geography
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Tuvan people ⓘ Tuvan stamps and ephemera ⓘ |
| featuresCharacter |
Ralph Leighton
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Richard Feynman ⓘ |
| genre |
humor
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nonfiction ⓘ travel writing ⓘ |
| hasAuthor | Ralph Leighton ⓘ |
| hasContributor | Richard Feynman ⓘ |
| hasMedium | print ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | first-person account by Ralph Leighton ⓘ |
| hasProtagonist |
Ralph Leighton
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Richard Feynman ⓘ |
| hasTitle | Tuva or Bust! with Richard Feynman self-link ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Richard Feynman
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Tuva Republic ⓘ
surface form:
Tuva
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| narrativeFocus | quest to visit Tuva ⓘ |
| portrays |
Richard Feynman’s fascination with Tuva
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efforts to obtain permission to visit Tuva ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Cold War era travel restrictions
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Richard Feynman’s popular science persona ⓘ |
| setting |
Soviet Union
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Tuva Republic ⓘ
surface form:
Tuva
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| structure | chronicle of a long-term quest ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
fans of Richard Feynman
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general readers ⓘ readers of humorous nonfiction ⓘ |
| tone |
humorous
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lighthearted ⓘ |
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Subject: Tuva or Bust! with Richard Feynman Description of subject: Tuva or Bust! with Richard Feynman is a humorous nonfiction book chronicling physicist Richard Feynman’s quixotic quest, alongside Ralph Leighton, to visit the remote Russian republic of Tuva.
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