{"product_id":"james-hutton-the-genius-of-time-hardcover","title":"James Hutton: The Genius of Time - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRay Perman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover one of the Scottish Enlightenment's brightest stars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong the giants of the Scottish Enlightenment, the name of James Hutton is overlooked. Yet his Theory of the Earth revolutionised the way we think about how our planet was formed and laid the foundation for the science of geology. He was in his time a doctor, a farmer, a businessman, a chemist yet he described himself as a philosopher - a seeker after truth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA friend of James Watt and of Adam Smith, he was a polymath, publishing papers on subjects as diverse as why it rains and a theory of language. He shunned status and official position, refused to give up his strong Scots accent and vulgar speech, loved jokes and could start a party in an empty room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet much of his story remains a mystery. His papers, library and mineral collection all vanished after his death and only a handful of letters survive. He seemed to be a lifelong bachelor, yet had a secret son whom he supported throughout his life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book uses new sources and original documents to bring Hutton the man to life and places him firmly among the geniuses of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.26 x 9.29 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42157625573511,"sku":"9781780277851","price":37.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/93a42883459a81a0f66057537f179bf4.webp?v=1733252347","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/james-hutton-the-genius-of-time-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}