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The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks - Tales of Important Geological Puzzles and the People Who Solved Them
Donald R. Prothero
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The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks - Tales of Important Geological Puzzles and the People Who Solved Them
Donald R. Prothero
Every rock is a tangible trace of the earth's past. This book 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.
368 pages, B&W Illus.: 160,
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | January 2, 2018 |
| ISBN13 | 9780231182607 |
| Publishers | Columbia University Press |
| Pages | 352 |
| Dimensions | 155 × 235 × 27 mm · 612 g |
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