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The Map That Changed the World

by Simon Winchester

Catalogued August 28, 2026

The Work

First published
2001

Drew's Copy

Edition
First edition
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published in
New York
Copy published
2001
ISBN
0-06-019361-1
Binding
Hardcover with dust jacket
Collection status
On the shelves
Reading status
Owned
Condition
Good copy with visible wear to the dust jacket
GeologyWilliam SmithCartographyHistory of ScienceBiographyScience & NatureHistory

About This Copy

Drew’s copy is a 2001 first edition published by HarperCollins, with illustrations by Soun Vannithone and a dust jacket that unfolds into a reproduction of William Smith’s geological map.

Memories & Connections

I have a B.S. in Geological Sciences, and my grandma got me this book.
Drew's Copy
Front cover of Drew's copy of The Map That Changed the World
The dust-jacket cover of Drew's copy of The Map That Changed the World.
Front dust-jacket flap of Drew's copy of The Map That Changed the World
The front dust-jacket flap introduces William Smith and his creation of the world's first geological map.
Back cover of Drew's copy of The Map That Changed the World
The map-covered back of the dust jacket, with the book's ISBN and original United States price of $26.00.
Title page of Drew's copy of The Map That Changed the World
The title page identifies Simon Winchester, the subtitle, and HarperCollins Publishers.
Copyright page of Drew's copy of The Map That Changed the World
The copyright page identifies Drew's copy as a 2001 first edition, illustrated by Soun Vannithone.
Back dust-jacket flap of Drew's copy of The Map That Changed the World
The back dust-jacket flap concludes William Smith's story and includes a biographical note about Simon Winchester.
William Smith's geological map laid out of Drew's copy of The Map That Changed the World
The complete unfolded dust jacket reproduces William Smith's geological map across its full design.