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The Map That Changed the World

Name: The Map That Changed the World: A Tale of Rocks, Ruin and Redemption
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A Tale of Rocks, Ruin and Redemption

(Author) Simon Winchester

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The first geological map was made by an Oxfordshire farmer's son called William Smith. His life was beset with troubles: his work was plagiarized, he was imprisoned for debt, his wife went insane and the scientific establishment shunned him. This is the tale of his life and work in modern geology.

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Publisher:

Penguin Books Ltd

Format:

Paperback

Number of pages:

434

Language:

ISBN:

9780140280395

Publish year:

2002

Publish date:

July 4, 2002

Simon Winchester

Simon Winchester is a British author known for his best-selling book "The Professor and the Madman," which explores the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. His literary style is meticulous and engaging, blending history and storytelling seamlessly. Winchester's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to make complex subjects accessible and captivating to a wide audience.