STRATA: William Smith’s Geological Maps
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The introduction places Smith’s work in the context of earlier, concurrent and subsequent ideas regarding the structure and natural processes of the earth. The book is then organized into four geographical sections, each beginning with four sheets from the 1815 strata map, accompanied by related geological cross sections and county maps (1819–24), and is followed by displays of Sowerby’s fossil illustrations (1816–19) organized by strata. Interleaved between the sections are essays by leading academics that explore the aims of Smith’s work, its application in the fields of mining, agriculture, cartography, fossil collecting and hydrology, and its influence on biostratigraphical theories and the science of geology. Concluding the volume are reflections on Smith’s later work as an itinerant geologist and surveyor, plagiarism by his rival – President of the Geological Society, George Bellas Greenough – receipt of the first Wollaston Medal in 1831 in recognition of his achievements, and the influence of his geological mapping and biostratigraphical theories on the sciences, culminating in the establishment of the modern geological timescale.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (22 Oct. 2020), Thames and Hudson Ltd |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0500252475 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0500252475 |
| Dimensions | 27 x 2.8 x 37 cm |
by Peter Taylor
“Strata Smith” what a man, this book is an absolute delight for any one who loves this country and rejoices in the incredible diversity of our geology. I am not a geologist but have always been fascinated by the sheer industry of this man and the way he painted a geological picture of the country all those years ago and still stands the test of time. If you doubt that this country is a special place just read this book and you will realise that this is truly God’s own country.
by K
This is a wonderfull book full of lovely illustrations,images and maps. The size makes everything easy to look at. Full of great information.
by James Pitman
The book was a present and I know that the recipient thinks that it is very detailed and of a high quality
by S. P. Labone
Bought as a gift for my father, he hasn’t disowned me so guess it’s al alright read
by Martind
Superbly presented. A vibrant and colourful presentation – first read is a page turner just to enjoy the visuals and that alone was satisfying but then into the detail. My only mistake was not putting this on my Christmas list it would have made a fab gift.
by GREGORY P.
The material in the book is great but you cannot simply go through it as an atlas or series of atlases. The maps are broken up by large amounts of text and photos. Many of the maps are far too small to read. I don’t understand the logic behind this. Surely the whole point is to be able to read and absorb the maps.
by S. Middleton
This was a gift for my dad, who was extremely pleased with it. It’s a beautiful book, nice to look at even for those of us who aren’t quite as obsessed with maps & geology!
by Stephen J Harris
Amazing man.
Amazing book.
Amazing price.
William “Strata” Smith is a bit of a hero of mine. Without Strata Smith, the Industrial Revolution couldn’t have taken place. This book is sumptuous with beautiful reproductions of Smith’s work.