The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology November 21, 2019November 4, 2019 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ Leave a comment "Modern Geology" began during Jane Austen's era. William Smith, self-educated and from humble beginnings, laid the foundations.Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Like Loading...