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Ray Perman James Hutton (Paperback) (PRESALE 06/03/2026). Author: Ray Perman. Release Year: 2026. 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. Format: Paperback. Further DetailsTitle: James Hutton Condition: New Subtitle: The Genius of Time Author: Ray Perman Format: Paperback EAN: 9781836920038 ISBN: 9781836920038 Edition: New in Paperback Publisher: Birlinn Ltd Genre: Science Nature & Math Topic: History, Biography, Philosophy & Spirituality Release Date: 06/03/2026 Description: Discover one of the Scottish Enlightenment's brightest stars.Among 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. A 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. Yet 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. This book uses new sources and original documents to bring Hutton the man to life and places him firmly among the geniuses of his time. 2026 marks 300 years since the birth of James Hutton. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 198mm Item Length: 129mm Item Width: 26mm Item Weight: 281g Release Year: 2026 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
