The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks: Tales of Important Geological Puzzles and the People Who Solved Them

by Donald R. Prothero

Book Overview

Every rock is a tangible trace of the earth's past. The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks 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, from the unearthing of exemplary specimens to tectonic shifts in how we view the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231182600
• ISBN13: 9780231182607
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.1"