The Abyss of Time: Changing Conceptions of the Earth's Antiquity After the 16th Century

Albritton, Claude C. Jr.

ISBN 10: 0486425568 / ISBN 13: 9780486425566

Published by Dover Publications, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Abyss of Time: Changing Conceptions of the Earth's Antiquity After the 16th Century
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486425568
• ISBN 13: 9780486425566
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.