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"Winchester brings Smith's struggle to life in clear and beautiful language." (New York Times Book Review)"Winchester has once again captured the essence of persistence against odds resulting in achievement." (Library Journal (starred review))"Smith's life provides a terrific plot to frame his contribution to science. Winchester's wonderful account does credit to it." (Publishers Weekly (*Starred Review*))“Winchester masterfully weaves a compelling history.” (Newsday)“Smith’s unsung life provides the perfect backdrop for yet another entertaining intellectual history.” (Denver Post)"A compelling human story" (Boston Sunday Herald)"Well-researched narrative" (BusinessWeek)

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About the Author

Simon Winchester is the acclaimed author of many books, including The Professor and the Madman, The Men Who United the States, The Map That Changed the World, The Man Who Loved China, A Crack in the Edge of the World, and Krakatoa, all of which were New York Times bestsellers and appeared on numerous best and notable lists. In 2006, Winchester was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty the Queen. He resides in western Massachusetts.

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Product details

Paperback: 368 pages

Publisher: Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (April 28, 2009)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0061767905

ISBN-13: 978-0061767906

Product Dimensions:

5.3 x 0.8 x 8 inches

Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.1 out of 5 stars

242 customer reviews

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#152,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

As a child I drew hundreds of maps for pleasure...and later, professionally, for the States of Connecticut and Delaware. Even without that kind of a background, however, I believe most readers would find this a most interesting tome. History; surveying; mining; geology; canal building...and the personalities involved, will surely interest the most laconic reader. I'm just sorry that I didn't know of the maps existence when we were in England; for I would surely have made an effort to view it. If you're planning a trip a trip to England...read this book first !

William Smith and his map may have been the opening shot in the ongoing battle for reason to win out over superstition as creationists still insist on a 6000 year old earth and against evolution. It also shows how hierarchical British science was at the time and remained for many years. Smith, much like James Harrison, had to fight for recognition of his accomplishments.I've read several of Winchester's books over the years and find them to be reliably interesting and informative. If you're interested in how science has come to describe the natural world, this book should be on your reading list.

The story of William Smith as brilliantly told by Simon Winchester should inspire every person whose ideas will contribute to the advancement of his fellow man. It should also encourage us in our setbacks to carry on and perform even better. I marveled at Smith's genius, but I was in awe of his persistence and the belief in himself, and I was made thankful that he was destined to be appreciated before he died. I'm his own way, William Smith was a saint and Simon Winchester proved to be a worthy hagiographer.

Simon Winchester is a great author. I read his books about the great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and the eruption of Krakatoa..5 stars..see my reviews.The Map that Changed the World is about William Smith the "Father of Geology" and the Great Map of England's Geology that he created.We see William as a young man as a surveyor of coal mines and canals in England in the early 19th century as England was getting a great industrialization. He temporarily has a very good income but over stretched his finances, buying a large estate with a large mortgage, renting an expensive apartment, opening up a mine that fails and marrying a woman who develops heath problems and severe mental illnesses. He is fired from his job and tries getting smaller temporary jobs but eventually is thrown in "Debtors Prison". He is financially ruined.William through the decades learns about the different strata layers of the earth and the different fossils that are in certain layers. He learns the layers represent different ages of the earth and are very, very old.He believes much, much older than anyone thought. He battles people who for religious reasons believe that God created the earth in 1 day and the earth is way less than 10.000 years old. Today by carbon radioactive isotope dating, we know that some of these rock layers are hundreds of millions of years old and older. In William's early 1800th days no one knew this.Also a rich, snob member of the "Geologist Society" steals William's geology data and plagiarizes his great Map of England's underground Geology. A friend takes financially destroyed William and his wife in. Eventually the snobs in the Geology Society lose their power and William is recognized as the true "Father of Geology and the true creator of the great Map of England's Geology. William is given the ultimate recognition by his peers, the gold Wollaston Medal. Eventually, William gets his true Great colored Map of England's Geology printed and copies sold. He is given an Irish honorary doctorate degree and a $100LB pension from the English government. Finally he has the recognition as the "Father of English Geology and the creator of the Great Colored Large Map of English Geology.I won't ruin the ending for you. A great ending. Anyone interested in the history of Geology, fossils or map creation will enjoy this book plus you will learn a little about the different Earth layers and where some different kinds of fossils are located in the different layers/ages.I developed a lot of empathy for William Smith and gave a small cheer when he eventually gets his recognition as "Father of Geology", and the creator of the Great Colored large Map of English Geology a revolutionary breakthrough showing the underground geology layers that changed people's thinking about how the earth rock/layers were formed, the rock layers ages ,and life at differnt ages on earth) and happiness. 5 stars and recommended. Another winner by Simon Winchester!

After finishing this biography, I would say it was "exciting." But that was certainly not the feeling I had reading it. The author is too flowery, using long descriptions of the times and events and other personages. It took me three starts over five years to finally get into it, and to do so I had to skip a lot. If you like elaborate descriptions of England, and English society in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and looking up the meanings of obscure words you will love this book.Seven months later, I reread this review and felt it was too negative--gives the wrong impression. I still give the book four stars as I did previously, but don't know how to fix my own paragraph description so I shall let it stand and supply this supplemental note: It's kind of like watching all the Lord of the Ring movies. They were great but the sheer length is a deterrent from watching them again. In regard to this book, it was great and even the memories of it are still inspirational, but the excessive descriptions are a disincentive for rereading it again. Understand that this is only my preference, if you like or at least don't mind the descriptive passages you will love this book.

An interesting read about a little known figure, but the story sort of drags along and seems to be longer to tell the story than is needed. Would have liked to see an image of the geological map Smith apparently made that the story centered around.

An informative set of details that bring forward the beginning of the original development of the first geologic map. There are a variety of interesting points and it's well written. However, the author dangs out the book with details barely connected to the theme. The same excellent story could be told in less the number of pages or as a short story.

The book is wonderful and altho I'm not finished reading it, I gave it 5 stars already. I have a LOT of reading so I read my non-fictions in fits and starts when I get a chance (during commercials, while waiting at the doctor's office, etc.) This is one I'm having a hard time putting back down. Very well-written and thank goodness for guys (and gals) that had the courage to look beyond conventional thinking and look towards science. Good book - recommend to all!

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