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A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters by Andrew H. Knoll

A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters

Andrew H. Knoll

272 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

nonfiction history nature science informative medium-paced
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A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters by Andrew H. Knoll is a gripping and essential read for anyone fascinated by the natural world, the wonders of geology, and the epic story of our planet's 4.6 billion-year history, offering a sweeping narrative that will captivate history buffs, science enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of our place in the universe.

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Odds are, where you’re standing was once cooking under a roiling sea of lava, crushed by a towering sheet of ice, rocked by a nearby meteor strike, or perhaps choked by poison gases, drowned beneath ocean, perched atop a mountain range, or roamed ...

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informative: 100%

reflective: 34%

challenging: 10%

inspiring: 10%

lighthearted: 5%

adventurous: 4%

hopeful: 3%

relaxing: 3%

funny: 1%


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