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Weighing The World: The Quest To Measure The Earth
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Weighing The World Is A Revealing Behindthescenes Look At The Scientific Events Leading To Modern Map Making, Written By One Of The World'S Master Surveyors. Edwin Danson, Using A Similar Approach To His Earlier Best Seller, Drawing The Line: How Mason And Dixon Surveyed The Most Important Border In America (Wiley, 2000) Takes Us On A Journey Telling The Story Of This Experiment That Has Not Been Written About In Over Two Hundred Years. National Jealousies, Commercial And Political Rivalry Were The Underlying Causes For Many Of The Eighteenth Century'S Wars But War Also Provided The Stimulus For Much Commercial Effort And Scientific Innovation. Armies Equipped With The Latest Weaponry Marched About The Countryside, Led By Generals With Only The Vaguest Of Maps At Their Disposal. At The Start Of The Century There Were No Maps, Anywhere In The World. While There Were Plenty Of Atlases And Sketch Maps Of Countries, Regions And Districts, With Few Exceptions They Were Imperfect Renditions In Nature. No One Knew, With Any Certainty The Shape Of The Earth Or What Lay Beneath Its Surface. Was It Hollow Or Was It Solid? Were The Andes The Highest Mountain On The Earth Or Was It The Peak Of Tenerife? Was The Earth A Perfect Sphere Or Was It Slightly Squashed As Sir Isaac Newton Prophesized? Just How Did You Accurately Measure The Planet? The Answers To These And Other Questions About The Nature Of The Earth, Answers We Now Take For Granted, Were Complete Mysteries. Danson Presents The Stories Of The Scientists And Scholars That Had To Scale The Andes, Cut Through Tropical Forests And How They Handled The Hardships They Faced In The Attempt To Revolutionize Our Understanding Of The Planet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Weighing the World: The Quest to Measure the Earth'? A: The book explores the history and scientific events that led to modern map making, focusing on the efforts of scientists and surveyors to accurately measure the Earth.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Edwin Danson, a renowned surveyor and writer known for his previous work, 'Drawing the Line'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Weighing the World' published? A: The book was published on December 15, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in science and history? A: Yes, the book is ideal for readers interested in the scientific and historical aspects of Earth measurement and map-making.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the challenges faced by early surveyors, the evolution of map-making, and the scientific discoveries regarding the shape and structure of the Earth.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or maps? A: The book's description does not specify if it includes illustrations or maps, but it focuses on historical events and scientific details.
- Q: Is there any prior knowledge required to understand the content of the book? A: While some prior knowledge of geography or history may enhance understanding, the book is written for a general audience.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.