A wilder time : notes from a geologist at the edge of the Greenland ice
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New York : Bellevue Literary Press, 2018.
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Book
Edition
First edition.
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Port Angeles - Nonfiction (Adult)
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Published
New York : Bellevue Literary Press, 2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
223 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (page 223).
Description
Greenland, one of the last truly wild places, contains a treasure trove of information on Earth's early history embedded in its pristine landscape. Over numerous seasons, William E. Glassley and two fellow geologists traveled there to collect samples and observe rock formations for evidence to prove a contested theory that plate tectonics, the movement of Earth's crust over its molten core, is a much more ancient process than some believed. As their research drove the scientists ever farther into regions barely explored by humans for millennia--if ever--Glassley encountered wondrous creatures and natural phenomena that gave him unexpected insight into the origins of myth, the virtues and boundaries of science, and the importance of seeking the wilderness within. An invitation to experience a breathtaking place and the fascinating science behind its creation, A Wilder Time is nature writing at its best.