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Earth: An Intimate History
by Richard Fortey
Description: Earth: An Intimate History by Richard Fortey traces the development of the Earth's physical features through the history of plate tectonics, revealing how geological processes have shaped the planet's landscapes over time
ISBN: 0375706208
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arethuza · 2012-11-08 · Original thread
I've been fascinated with geology ever since I realised that it is really history on an epic scale (living in Edinburgh also helps) - one book that really opened my eyes to the subject is Richard Fortey's The Earth: An Intimate History:

http://www.amazon.com/Earth-Intimate-History-Richard-Fortey/...