The map that changed the world
William Smith and the birth of modern geology
by Simon Winchester
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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 and achievement, of one man's dedication in the face of ruin and homelessness. The world's coal and oil industry, its gold mining, its highway systems, and its railroad routes were all derived entirely from the creation of Smith's first map.; and with a keen eye and thoughtful detail, Simon Winchester unfolds the poignant sacrifice behind this world-changing discovery.
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The map that changed the world: William Smith and the birth of modern geology
2016, MJF Books
in English
160671371X 9781606713716
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Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology
2002, HarperCollins Publishers
in English
0060501812 9780060501815
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Map That Changed the World: The Tale of William Smith and the Birth of a Science
2002, Penguin Books, Limited
in English
0141009608 9780141009605
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Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology
2001, HarperCollins Publishers
in English
0066209633 9780066209630
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-316) and index.
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