The Map That Changed the World,Used

The Map That Changed the World,Used

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In 1793, a canal digger named William Smith made a startling discovery. He found that by tracing the placement of fossils, which he uncovered in his excavations, one could follow layers of rocks as they dipped and rose and fell clear across England and, indeed, clear across the world making it possible, for the first time ever, to draw a chart of the hidden underside of the earth. Determined to expose what he realized was the landscapes secret fourth dimension, Smith spent twentytwo years piecing together the fragments of this unseen universe to create an epochal and remarkably beautiful handpainted map. But instead of receiving accolades and honors, he ended up in debtors prison, the victim of plagiarism, and virtually homeless for ten years more. Finally, in 1831, this quiet genius now known as the father of modern geology received the Geological Society of Londons highest award and King William IV offered him a lifetime pension.The Map That Changed the World is a very human tale of endurance and achievement, of one mans dedication in the face of ruin. With a keen eye and thoughtful detail, Simon Winchester unfolds the poignant sacrifice behind this worldchanging discovery.

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