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The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks: Tales of Important Geological Puzzles and the People Who Solved Them
Donald R. Prothero
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The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks: Tales of Important Geological Puzzles and the People Who Solved Them
Donald R. Prothero
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.
368 pages, 160 b&w illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 5, 2020 |
| ISBN13 | 9780231182614 |
| Publishers | Columbia University Press |
| Pages | 368 |
| Dimensions | 228 × 153 × 22 mm · 516 g |
| Language | English |
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