Isbn: 9780525947080 - the seashell on the mountaintop: a story of science, sainthood, and the humble genius who discovered a new history of the earth (24 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Cutler's book is marvelous for making one think about what qualifies as an explanation, and for exploring the endless debates that mix strands of partial knowledge with the need to reconcile religious testaments. The New York Times Book Review A book as complex and intriguing as the rocks that Steno studied. The Seattle Times Fascinating.Cutler's animated and energetic prose provides a page-turning thriller of scientific discover, and this splendid biography captures in intimate detail not only its subject but also the tenor of Steno's times. Publishers Weekly A compelling story about an unusually modest genius. Christian Science Monitor Delightful.one of the best books of scientific history in recent years.The tale of Steno has been a long time coming, but on the evidence of this splendid volume, it has been well worth the wait. Simon Winchester, in The Boston Globe The Seashell on the Mountaintop is a critically acclaimed biography of Nicolaus Steno, known as the Founder of Geology. The work is a thrilling tale of scientific investigation which turns our ideas about the conflict between religion and science upside-down.…

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hardcover. Zustand: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 3rd prt. 8vo, 228 pp. Illustrated (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, Later Printing. Published by Dutton Adult, 2003. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Dutton Adult, 2003. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new, price-clipped. Previous owner inscription on flyleaf.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($23.95 price intact). Published by Dutton, 2003. Octavo. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

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22 x 15 cm. Hardcover with dust jacket, (12), 228 pages. Text in English, fine condition, see picture. Biography of Nicolaus Steno, the 17th-century scientist and later bishop who pioneered the study of fossils and stratigraphy. Steno recognized that seashells found on mountaintops were organic remains, laying groundwork for modern geology and paleontology. 410g.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 240 pages. 8.53x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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