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ISBN10: 0060193611, ISBN13: 9780060193614, [publisher: Harper] Hardcover From the author of the bestselling The Professor and the Madman comes the fascinating story of William Smith, the orphaned son of an English country blacksmith, who became obsessed with creating the world's first geological map and ultimately became the father of modern geology. In 1793 William Smith, a canal digger, made a startling discovery that was to turn the fledgling science of the history of the earth -- and a central plank of established Christian religion -- on its head. He noticed that the rocks he was excavating were arranged in layers; more important, he could see quite clearly that the fossils found in one layer were very different from those found in another. And out of that realization came an epiphany: that by following the fossils, one could trace layers of rocks as they dipped and rose and fell -- clear across England and, indeed, clear across the world. Determined to publish his profoundly important discovery by creating a map that would display the hidden underside of England, he spent twenty years traveling the length and breadth of the kingdom by stagecoach and on foot, studying rock outcrops and fossils, piecing together the image of this unseen universe. In 1815 he published his epochal and remarkably beautiful hand-painted map, more than eight feet tall and six feet wide. But four years after its triumphant publication, and with his young wife going steadily mad ...

UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. ISBN 0060193611 9780060193614 [US]

Harper 2001 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Harper 2001 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Harper 2001 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Harper 2001 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Harper 2001 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Harper 2001 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Harper 2001 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Harper 2001 Hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. HarperCollins Publishers ISBN 0060193611 9780060193614 [US]

ISBN10: 0060193611, ISBN13: 9780060193614, [publisher: Harper] Hardcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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ISBN10: 0060193611, ISBN13: 9780060193614, [publisher: Harper] Hardcover
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Harper, Date: 2001-08-07. Hardcover. Good. 5x1x8. 2001. Harper ISBN 0060193611 9780060193614 [US]

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ISBN10: 0060193611, ISBN13: 9780060193614, [publisher: HarperCollins Publishers] Hardcover First Edition Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Harper 2001 Hard cover Good Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Harper. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Date: 2001. Hardcover. 0060193611 . Minimal wear. Clean and unmarked. Minimal wear to DJ.; 8.30 X 5.70 X 1.10 inches; 329 pages . 2001. Harper ISBN 0060193611 9780060193614 [US]

ISBN10: 0060193611, ISBN13: 9780060193614, [publisher: Harpercollins, New York] Hardcover Dustjacket unfolds into map.
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ISBN10: 0060193611, ISBN13: 9780060193614, [publisher: Harper] Hardcover Ex-library book with usual markings. Missing dust jacket; otherwise in excellent condition. Acceptable Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence!
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HarperCollins Publishers, Date: 2001. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2001. HarperCollins Publishers ISBN 0060193611 9780060193614 [US]

HarperCollins Publishers, Date: 2001. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2001. HarperCollins Publishers ISBN 0060193611 9780060193614 [US]

HarperCollins Publishers, Date: 2001. Hardcover. Acceptable. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2001. HarperCollins Publishers ISBN 0060193611 9780060193614 [US]

ISBN10: 0060193611, ISBN13: 9780060193614, [publisher: Harper] Hardcover Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.25
[Reno, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]