The Abyss of Time

Unraveling the Mystery of the Earth's Age

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences
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Author: Claude C., Jr. Albritton ISBN: 9780486151168
Publisher: Dover Publications Publication: July 31, 2012
Imprint: Dover Publications Language: English
Author: Claude C., Jr. Albritton
ISBN: 9780486151168
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication: July 31, 2012
Imprint: Dover Publications
Language: English

Accessible, entertaining work addresses Earth's age as it explores the work of Hooke, Buffon, Lyell, Cuvier, Darwin, Agassiz, and others, detailing discoveries that led to knowledge of Earth's astonishing antiquity — from Steno's contemplation of fossilized shark's teeth in 1666 through Holmes' time scales of 1960. Nominated for the American Book Award. 29 black-and-white illustrations.

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Accessible, entertaining work addresses Earth's age as it explores the work of Hooke, Buffon, Lyell, Cuvier, Darwin, Agassiz, and others, detailing discoveries that led to knowledge of Earth's astonishing antiquity — from Steno's contemplation of fossilized shark's teeth in 1666 through Holmes' time scales of 1960. Nominated for the American Book Award. 29 black-and-white illustrations.

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