Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History (Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History)
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (590 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1770855874 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Eric Chaline is the author of Fifty Animals that Changed the Course of History, as well as numerous titles on philosophy and history.
Helena? Coal: The Romans invented the first central heating system. They can be poisons, medicines or weapons, but wherever found and however used, their importance can be easily overlooked. Clay: The oldest ceramic object is not a cooking pot or drinking bowl, but a statuette. "The brief sections are consistently interesting, and plenty of supplemental illustrations and photos make this a handsome volume best-suited to curious kids and casual mineralogists." --Publishers Weekly "A beautiful book, nicely bound and richly illustrated written in an easy to read, casual style." --Science Books and Films Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History is a beautifully presented guide to the minerals that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. The book includes minerals used as currency, as jewelry and as lay and religious ornamentation when combined with gem minerals like diamonds, amber, coral, a
From Booklist Chaline offers yet another lens through which to view human history. Minerals are organized according to scientific nomenclature, detracting from the ease of use as a quick reference. For example, the entry for petroleum considers the early use of the substance equally as important as its current uses. Topics are well considered, including both the expected and unexpected, covered varying degrees of detail. Information on other, lesser-known minerals, such as natron and kaolin, offers the reader an opportunity to delve further into each mineral’s historical significance in an accessible way. Had Chaline organized these topics chronologically, the full text may have flowed more fluidly. --Becca Smith . The order
Different but highly enjoyable Full of interesting and historical information about 50 minerals that all played a significant part in the development of civilization. In addition to all the true minerals, the book also delves into the sources, structures and uses of other, what could perhaps be called, "mineral-related" matter. Attractively bound, presented and illustrated. A reference book for all a. so he enjoyed it! Sallie Sells Gave this book to my dad as a gift. He is a geologist, so he enjoyed it!. Great work! Great book and great series.