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title: "The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology"
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# The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology

**Brand:** author and historian simon winchestersoun vannithone
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The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #111,746 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Seismology #110 in Scientist Biographies #301 in History & Philosophy of Science (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,022 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

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    The definitive book on the man who made the first geological map
  

*by J***T on Reviewed in Italy on 21 May 2022*

A very well researched book on William Smith, the man who made the first geological map. Riveting reading for those interested in geology.

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    The story of the first geologist, from deep down the strata
  

*by V***U on Reviewed in India on 28 November 2019*

It was definetly a reading adventure - the story of how one mans obsession with strata and rocks and their relative positioning unravelled a whole new science and gave enough foothold for the likes of Alfred Wagner and Darwin to build their theories upon!Simon Winchesters writing makes it throughly enjoyable - the seed of the idea of drawing and catalagoing the netherworld, his growing obsession with it, the friendships he built, the opportunities he leveraged, the insights he garnered, the cold shoulders, penury, ostracisation and finally, redemption! It sure was a roller coaster of a life and thoroughly enjoyable.I wish there were more maps and images on the subjects he was talking abouit though. The whole narrative is very English and onw would need a walking visualisation to relate what he was talking about.

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    Love Simon Winchester’s amazing vocabulary.
  

*by M***E on Reviewed in Australia on 3 May 2022*

Bought for my wife who loves everything map related.  It did not disappoint.I had the feeling of ‘being there’ with William Smith when his various journeys are described.

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