One of the leading figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, and the acknowledged founder of modern geology, James Hutton spent most of his life in active scientific research. His pioneering work to trace the origin of various rocks and minerals resulted in the Theory of the Earth which provided evidence that the Earth was far older than generally believed. An accessible introduction to a genius and his work.
- ISBN10 1901663698
- ISBN13 9781901663693
- Publish Date 12 April 2002
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 March 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint NMSE - Publishing Ltd
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 128
- Language English