Memoirs Of William Smith

Memoirs Of William Smith

John Phillips

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120004659
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Memoirs of William Smith: Author of the Map of the Strata of England and Wales is a book written by John Phillips in 1844. The book is a biographical account of William Smith, a geologist who is credited with creating the first geological map of England and Wales. The book details Smith’s life, from his childhood and early education to his career in geology and the creation of his famous map. It also explores Smith’s personal life, including his struggles with debt and his relationships with family and friends. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of geology and the life of one of its most important figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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