The Map that Changed the World: William Smith & the Birth of Modern Geology

The Map that Changed the World

William Smith & the Birth of Modern Geology

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Simon Winchester
Simon Winchester
2001 • 356 pages

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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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A fine read about an obscure individual who had a profound influence on the world of geology. I was loaned this and began reading expecting little but came away impressed.

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This was a well written book. I just could not get to 4 stars (3.8).

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