Geology Emerging: A Catalog Illustrating the History of Geology (1500-1850) From A Collection in the Library of the University of Illino

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This captivating catalog showcases the history of geology from 1500 to 1850, from an extensive collection in the Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The featured works include original maps, sketches, and manuscripts from early geologists such as Galileo, Newton, and Hooke. This unique collection provides insight into the early development of earth science and the evolution of human understanding of the natural world.