The map that changed the world William Smith and the birth of modern geology /
The fascinating story of William Smith, the orphaned son of an English country blacksmith, who became obsessed with creating the world's first geological map and ultimately became the father of modern geology. The Map That Changed the World is, at its foundation, a very human tale of endurance...
| Main Author: | Winchester, Simon, |
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| Other Authors: | Vannithone, Soun, |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
HarperCollins,
[2001]
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| Physical Description: |
xix, 329 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 22 cm. |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Online Access: |
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CMU Main Books 3rd Floor
| Location | Call Number: | Status |
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| CMU Main Books 3rd Floor | QE22.S6 W55 2001 |
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