A Wilder Time Notes from a Geologist at the Edge of the Greenland Ice
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Sell my copyAuthor: William E. Glassley
Title: A Wilder Time Notes from a Geologist at the Edge of the Greenland Ice
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 223
Release Date: 2018
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JOHN BURROUGHS MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED NATURAL HISTORY BOOK
A scientist experiences primordial wonders and the wisdom of solitude in one of Earth's wildest and most endangered places
Greenland, one of the last truly wild places, contains a treasure trove of information on Earth's early history embedded in its pristine landscape. Over numerous seasons, William E. Glassley and two fellow geologists traveled there to collect samples and observe rock formations for evidence to prove a contested theory that plate tectonics, the movement of Earth's crust over its molten core, is a much more ancient process than some believed. As their research drove the scientists ever farther into regions barely explored by humans for millennia--if ever--Glassley encountered wondrous creatures and natural phenomena that gave him unexpected insight into the origins of myth, the virtues and boundaries of science, and the importance of seeking the wilderness within.
An invitation to experience a breathtaking place and the fascinating science behind its creation, A Wilder Time is nature writing at its best.
EAN: 9781942658344
Package Dimensions: Height: 7.5 Inches, Length: 5 Inches, Weight: 0.5 Pounds, Width: 0.4 Inches
Languages: en
