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The map that changed the world

William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology
Pages
439
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the incredible story of William Smith, the self-taught genius who created the first geological map of England and Wales. This book chronicles his journey from humble beginnings to revolutionary scientific discovery. Explore how his groundbreaking work forever changed our understanding of the Earth's history and structure.

About the author

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Simon Winchester

Author and journalist Simon Winchester was born in England but favours the United States.