by Donald R . Prothero (Author)
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.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 352
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 30 Jan 2018
ISBN 10: 0231182600
ISBN 13: 9780231182607