The Map That Changed The World: A Tale Of Rocks, Ruin And Redemption
Author: Simon Winchester
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: 01 July 2002
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Description
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