Winchester, Simon.

The Map that Changed the World – William Smith and the Birth of modern Geology.

First Edition. New York, HarperCollins, 2001. 14.5 cm x 21.5 cm. XIX, 329 pages. With 32 illustrations by Soun Vannithone and frontispiece (William Smith’s 1801 Map [bound in at page XIII]). Original Hardcover with the illustrated dustjacket in protective collector’s Mylar. Excellent, close to new condition.

Includes for example the following chapters: The Mystery of the Chedworth Bun / The View from York Minster etc.

William ‘Strata’ Smith (23 March 1769 – 28 August 1839) was an English geologist, credited with creating the first detailed, nationwide geological map of any country. At the time his map was first published he was overlooked by the scientific community; his relatively humble education and family connections prevented him from mixing easily in learned society. Financially ruined, Smith spent time in debtors’ prison. It was only late in his life that Smith received recognition for his accomplishments, and became known as the “Father of English Geology” (Wikipedia).

• Keywords: 18th Century · 18th Century Map · 18th Century Maps · Cartography · England · Geography Rare · Geology · Map · Maps
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780060193614
• Inventory Number: 60169AB

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