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The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks

Hardcover • 2018 • 1. edition

The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks

By Donald R. Prothero

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About the book

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.

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9780231182607

Publisher

Columbia University Press

Published year

2018

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1

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The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks

Format

Hardcover

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