In this book, Cherry Lewis skilfully blends the history of gauging the age of the Earth with a biography of Arthur Holmes, a British geologist who was a pioneer of geochronology. When it was deeply unfashionable to do so in the early twentieth century, he spent many years trying to prove the great antiquity of the Earth, stating that it was 'perhaps a little indelicate to ask of our Mother Earth her age, but science acknowledges no shame'. Both fascinating and touching, this book appeals to a broad readership of both ...
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In this book, Cherry Lewis skilfully blends the history of gauging the age of the Earth with a biography of Arthur Holmes, a British geologist who was a pioneer of geochronology. When it was deeply unfashionable to do so in the early twentieth century, he spent many years trying to prove the great antiquity of the Earth, stating that it was 'perhaps a little indelicate to ask of our Mother Earth her age, but science acknowledges no shame'. Both fascinating and touching, this book appeals to a broad readership of both geologists and science enthusiasts.
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Like New. Size: 5x0x8; Bright and clean, firm and square, just a few very minor rubs and bumps. Hence a non-text page is stamped 'damaged'. Despite such this book is actually in nearly new condition. Thus it looks and feels unread with contents that are crisp, fresh and tight. Now offered for sale at a special bargain price.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Line drawings, Tables, black & white. Canto Classics . 25 b/w illus. 4 tables. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Line drawings, Tables, black & white. Canto Classics . 25 b/w illus. 4 tables. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Line drawings, Tables, black & white. Canto Classics . 25 b/w illus. 4 tables. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. 2012. Reissue. Paperback. Both fascinating and touching, this book appeals to a broad readership of both geologists and science enthusiasts. Series: Canto Classics. Num Pages: 268 pages, 25 b/w illus. 4 tables. BIC Classification: PDZ; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 392. One Man's Search for the Age of the Earth. Series: Canto Classics. 268 pages, 25 b/w illus. 4 tables. Both fascinating and touching, this book appeals to a broad readership of both geologists and science enthusiasts. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PDZ; RBG. Dimension: 213 x 141 x 14. Weight: 392......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
