01353cam a2200313 4500 43881942 TxGeo 20081106120000.0 ||||||t20042003||||||||||||||||||||und|u 2003000125 9780452285460 sc 0452285461 sc (OCoLC)55217913 TxGeo Cutler, Alan, 1954- Seashell on the mountaintop : a story of science, sainthood, and the humble genius who discovered a new history of the Earth. The seashell on the mountaintop : how Nicolaus Steno solved an ancient mystery and created a science of the Earth / Alan Cutler. New York : Plume, 2004. ©2003. 228 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. Originally published by Dutton under the title: The seashell on the mountaintop : a story of science, sainthood, and the humble genius who discovered a new history of the Earth. Includes bibliographical references (p. [207]-214) and index. 20081107. Steno, Nicolaus, 1638-1686. Catholic Church Clergy Biography. Scientists Denmark Biography. Geology History 17th century. QS5