William Smith was not rich or well-connected, but his passion for rocks and fossils, and his 20-year obsession with single-handedly mapping the geology of Britain made him one of the most significant men of the 19th century. But his vision cost him dear – his wife went mad, his work was stolen by jealous colleagues who eventually ruined him, and he was imprisoned for debt.
Simon Winchester tells the fascinating story of ‘Strata’ Smith, a man who crossed boundaries of class, wealth and science, to produce a map that fundamentally changed the way we view the world.
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William Smith was not rich or well-connected, but his passion for rocks and fossils, and his 20-year obsession with single-handedly mapping the geology of Britain made him one of the most significant men of the 19th century. But his vision cost him dear – his wife went mad, his work was stolen by jealous colleagues who eventually ruined him, and he was imprisoned for debt.
Simon Winchester tells the fascinating story of ‘Strata’ Smith, a man who crossed boundaries of class, wealth and science, to produce a map that fundamentally changed the way we view the world.
Imprint | Penguin Books |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | July 2002 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
First published | July 2002 |
Authors | Simon Winchester |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - B-format |
Pages | 338 |
Edition | New Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-028039-5 |
Barcode | 9780140280395 |
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LSN | 0-14-028039-1 |