Looking Up - 29 Nov 23 - Professor John Compton talks to Kechil about his latest book

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Professor John Compton talks to Kechil about his latest book: Interpreting Earth, A History of Geology through Encounters with Table Mountain. It is full of the history of astronomy and geological exploration in The Cape, and contains many lovely illustrations. It is obtainable by visiting the website https://www.johnscompton.com/ and from independent bookshops.

29 Nov 2023 English South Africa Places & Travel

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