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This book chronicles the captivating journey to understand Earth's age, a debate spanning millennia. It explores diverse methods employed, from biblical interpretations by figures like James Ussher to Comte de Buffon and Lord Kelvin's cooling Earth calculations. It further discusses Arthur Holmes and Clair Patterson's groundbreaking work in radiometric dating of rocks and meteorites.
"The Chronologers' Quest" presents a readable account of measuring geological time, tailored for a broad audience. Discover the clash between physicists, astronomers, biologists, religious thinkers, and geologists in this pursuit of Earth's origins. It's a story of scientific ingenuity and the persistent human desire to understand our planet's deep history.
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