ISBN: 9780060193614 - the map that changed the world: william smith and the birth of modern geology (29 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. In 1793, British canal digger William Smith noticed that the rocks he was excavating were arranged in layers, and that the fossils found in one layer were very different from those found in another. Determined to create a map that would display this hidden underside of England, he spent 20 years traveling the country and studying rock outcrops and fossils. In 1815, Smith published his groundbreaking geological map. But in a cruel twist of fate, his work was plagiarized and he was soon in debtors' prison. Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and the Madman, tells the fascinating story of Smith's remarkable scientific achievement, fall from grace and ultimate recognition as the father of modern geology. This New York Times bestseller is a tale of endurance and achievement, of one man's dedication in the face of personal crisis and how his work helped create the world that we know today.Simon Winchester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman. He is a writer and an adventurer, and has had an award-winning thirty-year newspaper career."Winchester masterfully weaves a compelling history." -- Newsday. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. In 1793, British canal digger William Smith noticed that the rocks he was excavating were arranged in layers, and that the fossils found in one layer were very different from those found in another. Determined to create a map that would display this hidden underside of England, he spent 20 years traveling the country and studying rock outcrops and fossils. In 1815, Smith published his groundbreaking geological map. But in a cruel twist of fate, his work was plagiarized and he was soon in debtors' prison. Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and the Madman, tells the fascinating story of Smith's remarkable scientific achievement, fall from grace and ultimate recognition as the father of modern geology. This New York Times bestseller is a tale of endurance and achievement, of one man's dedication in the face of personal crisis and how his work helped create the world that we know today.Simon Winchester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman. He is a writer and an adventurer, and has had an award-winning thirty-year newspaper career."Winchester masterfully weaves a compelling history." -- Newsday. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. 1st ed. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Soun Vannithone (illustrator). …

Zustand: Good. 1st ed. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Very 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. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages. hardcover. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by HarperCollins, 2001. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by HarperCollins, 2001. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Condition Notes: Moderate edge wear. Binding good. May have marking in text. We sometimes source from libraries. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Like New. Beige paper covered boards with gold spine titles; jacket has light shelf wear, fold-out to map; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; interior clean and unmarked; 329 pages. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition; Third Printing. 5.5 X 1.13 X 8.25 inches; 329 pages; B&W illustrations. Minor creasing on the top corner of a few pages. A couple of minor smudge stains on the exterior edges of textblock. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. DJ unfolds into a map. ; Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Dust jacket unfolds and is clean and bright; inscription on front flyleaf; pages clean; book is tight. Illustrated. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Soun Vannithone (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by the author on the title page. DJ is price clipped. DJ is fold-out map. Pages are clean and free from markings. Binding is tight. BP/Signed Books. Soun Vannithone (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).