Whatever is Under the Earth: The Geological Society of London 1807 to 2007
by Herries Davies, Gordon L
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+ with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1862392145
- ISBN 13
- 9781862392144
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About This Item
London: The Geological Society. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. 1862392145 . No signatures. ; xiii, [1], 356 pages +11 colour illustrations on 4 plate leaves. Pictorial papered boards. Large format hardcover book. Page dimensions: 245 x 169mm. Illustrated. A history of the Geological Society of London. "The Geological Society has much to be proud of in its two hundred years of history. Not only is it the oldest society of its kind in the world, but it has also seen many of the important developments in the science played out within its premises. Gordon Herries Davies has expertly and entertainingly laid out this narrative for us, steering a skilful course between the necessary facts and the anecdotes that bring these facts alive." .
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-331) and index.
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- Bookseller
- Renaissance Books (NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17748
- Title
- Whatever is Under the Earth: The Geological Society of London 1807 to 2007
- Author
- Herries Davies, Gordon L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1862392145
- ISBN 13
- 9781862392144
- Publisher
- The Geological Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2007
- Keywords
- 1862392145
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About Renaissance Books
We are located in Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand. We have in stock over 8,500 books. We are a general antiquarian and out-of-print home-based bookseller, with some specialty areas in English literature, Maori, Travel, Tibet, and New Zealand history.
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