Excerpt from Life of Sir Roderick I. Murchison, Based on His Journals and Letters
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Da: Fergies Books, Marietta, GA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Codice articolo 004143
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an engaging biography of Sir Roderick Murchison, a renowned geologist born in the Scottish Highlands during the late 18th century. It follows Murchison's life from his early years as part of an ancient and turbulent clan, through his military service in the Peninsular War, and finally to his emergence as a prominent scientist and explorer. The author deftly sets Murchison's personal journey against the backdrop of dramatic social and scientific developments of the period, providing a rich tapestry that explores not only the man but also the era in which he lived. Through Murchison's groundbreaking work in geology, which challenged existing theories and helped shape our understanding of the Earth's history, the book delves into the themes of scientific discovery, intellectual curiosity, and the indomitable spirit of exploration that characterized the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330513286_0
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330513286
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330513286
Quantità: 15 disponibili