The Story of Science, in author Susan Wise Bauer's own words, "is not a history of science." Rather, "it traces the development of great science writing- the essays and books that have most directly affected and changed the course of scientific investigation." She covers from ancient to modern times in her survey; each chapter provides some background and context to a given work, and she then lists recommended editions (some of which are e-books available for free on her website) for further reading.
Bauer writes well . . . but this wasn't what I was looking for (my fault, not hers). It's a good resource/reference for those interested in learning more about (or reading) foundational science texts, but you'll get no formulas or equations here (more in line with my interests). I read a third and decided to move on.
Rating: B+
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