The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks Tales of Important Geological Puzzles and the People Who Solved Them |
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Author:
| Prothero, Donald R. |
ISBN: | 978-0-231-18260-7 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2018 |
Publisher: | Columbia University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $61.95 |
Book Description:
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Every rock is a tangible trace of the earth's past. This book tells the fascinating stories behind the discoveries that shook the foundations of geology. In twenty-five chapters--each about a particular rock, outcrop, or geologic phenomenon--Donald R. Prothero recounts the scientific detective work that shaped our understanding of geology.
Every rock is a tangible trace of the earth's past. This book tells the fascinating stories behind the discoveries that shook the foundations of geology. In twenty-five chapters--each about a particular rock, outcrop, or geologic phenomenon--Donald R. Prothero recounts the scientific detective work that shaped our understanding of geology.