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The Map That Changed the World: A Tale of Rocks, Ruin and Redemption de Simon Winchester

The Map That Changed the World: A Tale of Rocks, Ruin and Redemption

Autor Simon Winchester
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 3 iul 2002
Hidden behind velvet curtains above a stairway in a house in London's Piccadilly is an enormous and beautiful hand-coloured map - the first geological map of anywhere in the world. Its maker was a farmer's son named William Smith. Born in 1769 his life was beset by troubles. This title tells his story.
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ISBN-13: 9780140280395
ISBN-10: 0140280391
Pagini: 352
Ilustrații: illustrations, facsimiles, maps, glossary, bibliography, index
Dimensiuni: 129 x 198 x 21 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: Penguin Books
Colecția Penguin
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

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In 1793, a canal digger named William Smith made a startling discovery. He found that by tracing the placement of fossils, which he uncovered in his excavations, one could follow layers of rocks as they dipped and rose and fell—clear across England and, indeed, clear across the world—making it possible, for the first time ever, to draw a chart of the hidden underside of the earth. Smith spent twenty-two years piecing together the fragments of this unseen universe to create an epochal and remarkably beautiful hand-painted map. But instead of receiving accolades and honors, he ended up in debtors' prison, the victim of plagiarism, and virtually homeless for ten years more.
The Map That Changed the World is a very human tale of endurance and achievement, of one man's dedication in the face of ruin. With a keen eye and thoughtful detail, Simon Winchester unfolds the poignant sacrifice behind this world-changing discovery.

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"With descriptive contemporary visitations to places significant to the story and well-chosen historical detail, he makes immediate not only the magnitude and elegance of Smith's accomplishment, but also the thrill of each of the moments of genius necessary to reach his ultimate conclusion. Smith's life provides a terrific plot to frame his contribution to science. Winchester's wonderful account does credit to it." — Publishers Weekly (*Starred Review*)
"Winchester has once again captured the essence of persistence against odds resulting in achievement. His fascinating account will not disappoint." — Library Journal (starred review)
“Winchester brings Smith’s struggle to life in clear and beautiful language, the richness of which he continues to celebrate.” — New York Times Book Review
"Winchester has once again captured the essence of persistence against odds resulting in achievement." — Library Journal (starred review)
"Smith's life provides a terrific plot to frame his contribution to science. Winchester's wonderful account does credit to it." — Publishers Weekly (*Starred Review*)
“Winchester masterfully weaves a compelling history.” — Newsday
“Smith’s unsung life provides the perfect backdrop for yet another entertaining intellectual history.” — Denver Post
"A compelling human story" — Boston Sunday Herald
"Well-researched narrative" — BusinessWeek
“a marvellous book ” — The Independent (London)