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Memoirs of William Smith, LL.D., Author of the 'Map of the Strata of England and Wales': By his Nephew and Pupil (Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science)

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Description:William Smith (1769 1839) was best known as the author of the Map of the Strata of England and Wales indeed, he was known as 'Strata' Smith. His Memoirs, edited by his nephew John Phillips and published in 1844, tell the story of his life from his beginnings as a blacksmith's son in Oxfordshire to his geological work. Smith began as an assistant to a land surveyor and moved into mine-related projects, including excavations for canal-building. During the course of one such project he realised the significance of strata within layers of rock, and in subsequent surveys he could locate deposits of coal, iron and other minerals. Smith suffered throughout his life from financial problems which frustrated publication of his works; his map was published in 1815, but further works were never completed. Towards the end of his life, however, he finally received the scientific recognition that was his due.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Memoirs of William Smith, LL.D., Author of the 'Map of the Strata of England and Wales': By his Nephew and Pupil (Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science). To get started finding Memoirs of William Smith, LL.D., Author of the 'Map of the Strata of England and Wales': By his Nephew and Pupil (Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: William Smith (1769 1839) was best known as the author of the Map of the Strata of England and Wales indeed, he was known as 'Strata' Smith. His Memoirs, edited by his nephew John Phillips and published in 1844, tell the story of his life from his beginnings as a blacksmith's son in Oxfordshire to his geological work. Smith began as an assistant to a land surveyor and moved into mine-related projects, including excavations for canal-building. During the course of one such project he realised the significance of strata within layers of rock, and in subsequent surveys he could locate deposits of coal, iron and other minerals. Smith suffered throughout his life from financial problems which frustrated publication of his works; his map was published in 1815, but further works were never completed. Towards the end of his life, however, he finally received the scientific recognition that was his due.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Memoirs of William Smith, LL.D., Author of the 'Map of the Strata of England and Wales': By his Nephew and Pupil (Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science). To get started finding Memoirs of William Smith, LL.D., Author of the 'Map of the Strata of England and Wales': By his Nephew and Pupil (Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Memoirs of William Smith, LL.D., Author of the 'Map of the Strata of England and Wales': By his Nephew and Pupil (Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science)

Memoirs of William Smith, LL.D., Author of the 'Map of the Strata of England and Wales': By his Nephew and Pupil (Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science)

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