The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks: Tales of Important Geological Puzzles and the People Who Solved Them

by Donald R. Prothero

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Every rock is a tangible trace of the earth's past. The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks tells the fascinating stories behind the discoveries that shook the foundations of geology. In twenty-five chapters--each about a particular rock, outcrop, or geologic phenomenon--Donald R. Prothero recounts the scientific detective work that shaped our understanding of geology, from the unearthing of exemplary specimens to tectonic shifts in how we view the...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0231182600

ISBN13:9780231182607

Release Date:January 2018

Publisher:Columbia University Press

Length:368 Pages

Weight:1.45 lbs.

Dimensions:1.2" x 6.3" x 9.1"

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