The Map That Changed the World: A Tale of Rocks, Ruin and Redemption

Simon Winchester

William Smith was not rich or well-connected, but his passion for rocks and fossils, and his 20-year obsession with single-handedly mapping the geology of Britain made him one of the most significant men of the 19th century. But his vision cost him dear...

Twelve Days of Christmas (Little Golden Book)

Sheilah Beckett

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