The Rocky Road to Fame; 2002
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0457
- Title
- The Rocky Road to Fame; 2002
- Description
- The Rocky Road to Fame by Joan Jones chronicles the extraordinary life and pioneering work of William Smith, who created the world's first geological map of England and Wales in 1815. This detailed narrative explores Smith's humble beginnings, his innate curiosity about the natural world, and his monumental solo effort in producing a geological map that laid the foundations for the science of geology. Despite facing numerous challenges, including financial ruin and lack of recognition from the scientific community of his time, Smith's work eventually earned him acclaim and the prestigious Wollaston Medal. His story is a testament to the impact of individual dedication and vision in advancing scientific knowledge.
- Date
- 10 January 2002
- Creator
- Jones, Joan S.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- Joan Jones
- Jones
- 2002
- William Smith
- geological map
- geology
- England
- Wales
- 1815 map
- fossils
- geological society
- Wollaston Medal
- Bath
- Somerset Coal Canal
- Paleozoic era
- Variscan orogeny
- Industrial Revolution
- surveying
- plagiarism
- scientific recognition.
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- Joan S. Jones
Part of The Rocky Road to Fame; 2002