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Earth: An Intimate History

by Richard Fortey
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Earth: An Intimate History
Earth: An Intimate History

Journey through Earth's geologic autobiography.

If you're intrigued by the stories etched into the very bones of our planet, "Earth: An Intimate History" might just be the book to capture your imagination. Richard Fortey has a gift for weaving complex geologic concepts into accessible narratives, inviting you to understand how the ground beneath our feet has its own dynamic history. It's like a global adventure guided not by landmarks, but by time itself – perfect for anyone who loves both science and storytelling.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Earth: An Intimate History

by Richard Fortey
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ISBN: 9780375706202
Authors: Richard Fortey
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Date of Publication: 2005-11-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Nature, History, Science
Related Topics: Roman, Nature, Ancient History, World History, Popular Science, Natural History, Environment
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 1347 readers)

Description

In Earth, the acclaimed author of Trilobite! and Life takes us on a grand tour of the Earth’s physical past, showing how the history of plate tectonics is etched in the landscape around us. Beginning with Mt. Vesuvius, whose eruption in Roman times helped spark the science of geology, and ending in a lab in the West of England where mathematical models and lab experiments replace direct observation, Richard Fortey tells us what the present says about ancient geologic processes. He shows how plate tectonics came to rule the geophysical landscape and how the evidence is written in the hills and in the stones. And in the process, he takes us on a wonderful journey around the globe to visit some of the most fascinating and intriguing spots on the planet.
 

Journey through Earth's geologic autobiography.

If you're intrigued by the stories etched into the very bones of our planet, "Earth: An Intimate History" might just be the book to capture your imagination. Richard Fortey has a gift for weaving complex geologic concepts into accessible narratives, inviting you to understand how the ground beneath our feet has its own dynamic history. It's like a global adventure guided not by landmarks, but by time itself – perfect for anyone who loves both science and storytelling.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.