The map that changed the world : the tale of William Smith and the birth of a science
Winchester, Simon, 1944-2001
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The first geological map of anywhere in the world was made by William Smith. It was not until 1829 that his genius was realised. Written by the author of The Surgeon of Crowthorne, this is an extraordinary tale of the father of modern geology.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Mobile Support Services | Adult non-fiction hardback | 920 SMI | Available |
Main title:
Author:
Imprint:
London : Viking, 2001.
Collation:
xiv, 338p. : ill., facsims., maps (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Map on lining papers.Includes bibliographical references (p. 312-317) and index.
ISBN:
9780670884070 (hbk)
Dewey class:
550.92920
Language:
English
BRN:
716261