Fifty minerals that changed the course of history
Chaline discusses the metals, alloys, rocks, and organic minerals and gemstones that humans have used as the building blocks of civilization. Covering the economic, cultural, political and industrial history of each, he shows the effect of each on the scope and pace of human development, as well as...
| Main Author: | Chaline, Eric. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Richmond Hill, Ont. :
Firefly Books,
2012.
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