The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology - Brossura

Winchester, Simon; Vannithone, Soun

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ISBN 10: 0060931809 ISBN 13: 9780060931803

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2002

Riassunto

An enthralling glimpse into the life of William Smith, a nineteenth-century engineer who became the founding father of modern geology, explores his creation of a lavish map detailing his discovery that rocks are comprised of many different layers amidst the backdrop of his wife's madness and debtors prison. By the author of The Professor and the Madman. Reprint.

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Recensione:

"Winchester brings Smith's struggle to life in clear and beautiful language." (New York Times Book Review)

"Winchester has once again captured the essence of persistence against odds resulting in achievement." (Library Journal (starred review))

"Smith's life provides a terrific plot to frame his contribution to science. Winchester's wonderful account does credit to it." (Publishers Weekly (*Starred Review*))

“Winchester masterfully weaves a compelling history.” (Newsday)

“Smith’s unsung life provides the perfect backdrop for yet another entertaining intellectual history.” (Denver Post)

"A compelling human story" (Boston Sunday Herald)

"Well-researched narrative" (BusinessWeek)

L'autore:

Simon Winchester is the acclaimed author of many books, including The Professor and the Madman, Atlantic, The Man Who Loved China, A Crack in the Edge of the World, and Krakatoa. In 2006, Mr. Winchester was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty the Queen. He lives in western Massachusetts.

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• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0060931809
• ISBN 13: 9780060931803
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 329