Title
Under A Metal Sky
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
Discover The Wonders And Perils Of The EarthS Precious MetalsWhat They Have Offered Us As Humans, And How TheyVe Forever Changed Our Relationship With The World Around UsThe Ground Beneath Our Feet Is Full Of Riches: The Ocher That Allowed Prehistoric Humans To Paint On Cave Walls; The Tin That Drove The Early Industrial Revolution; Radium, The Source Of Marie CurieS Wonder; And Lithium, The Essential Mineral Of Modern Life Found In Our Mobile Phones And Laptops. Each Of These Minerals Has A Story To Tell, And Each Has Its Place In The Broader Story Of Human History.Under A Metal Sky Takes Us On A Journey Across The PeatRich Dutch Lowlands, Through Prague And Bohemia, And On To The GoldRich Mountains Of Georgia. Along The Way, Philip Marsden Uncovers The Strange And Colorful Histories Of Alchemy, Scientific Revolution, Industrialization, And Technological Innovation, Peopled By Figures Like The Habsburg Emperor Rudolf Ii, Goethe, Marie Curie, And William Blake. But Alongside Wonder And Inspiration, There Has Also Been Plunder And Heedless Exploitation, The Consequences Of Which Have Set Us On A Path Toward Our Own Extinction.Beautifully Written And Wildly MindExpanding, Under A Metal Sky Seamlessly Blends Travel Writing, Cultural History, And Geology. Who Knew The History Of Rocks Could Be Such A PageTurner?
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efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
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Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.