| Description |
x, 501 pages, 14 pages, 32 unnumbered of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), color facsimile, maps, portraits (some color) ; 20 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Up and down -- Island -- Oceans and continents -- Alps -- Plates -- Ancient ranges -- The dollar -- Hot rocks -- Fault lines -- The ancient of days -- Cover story -- Deep things -- World view |
| Summary |
"This is the life story of our planet - told by one of the most brilliant science writers. With Richard Fortey as our guide we not only travel back through geological time to discover the planet's spectacular past, but also climb the Alps, swallow in Icelandic hot springs and walk through the lush ecosystems of Hawaii. On the way we discover the awesome truth about the world we inhabit - from los Angeles life to status of the Buddha ; from the slow crawl of stained glass to the history of the dollar." - back cover |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Originally published: London: HarperCollins, 2004 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliography (pages 486-488) |
| Subject |
Geology.
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| SUBJECT |
Earth (Planet) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85040427 -- History. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005024
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| ISBN |
0006551378 (paperback) |
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