The map that changed the world : William Smith and the birth of modern geology
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Published
New York : Harper Perennial, 2009., , ©2001.
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Book
ISBN
9780061767906, 0061767905
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stowe Free Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 550 WINCHESTER | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Harper Perennial, 2009., , ©2001.
Physical Desc
xxi, 329, 14 pages, [2] pages of plates : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780061767906, 0061767905
Notes
General Note
Originally published: HarperCollins, c2001. With new back matter
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-316) and index
Description
Winchester tells the fascinating story of an Oxfordshire blacksmith's orphaned son who discovered an unmistakable pattern in the rocks. From this, William Smith developed the first true geographical map following fossils and rock patterns, earning him a place in history as the father of modern geology. Line drawings. Maps throughout, 2 in color
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Winchester, S., & Vannithone, S. (2009). The map that changed the world: William Smith and the birth of modern geology . Harper Perennial.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Winchester, Simon and Soun Vannithone. 2009. The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology. Harper Perennial.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Winchester, Simon and Soun Vannithone. The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology Harper Perennial, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Winchester, Simon,, and Soun Vannithone. The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology Harper Perennial, 2009.
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