Geology - Early works to 1800
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An inquiry into the original state and formation of the earth; deduced from facts and the laws of nature . To which is added an appendix, containing some general observations on the strata in Derbyshire. With sections of them, representing their arrangement, affinities, and the mutations they have suffered at different periods of time. Intended to illustrate the preceding inquiries, and as a specimen of subterraneous geography. By John Whitehurst.
Whitehurst, John, 1713-1788.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- E-books
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Theory of the earth , with proofs and illustrations. In four parts. By James Hutton, M.D. & F.R.S.E.
Hutton, James, 1726-1797.Date: 1795- E-books
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Three physico-theological discourses , concerning I. The primitive chaos, and Creation of the World. II. The general deluge, its Causes and Effects. III. The dissolution of the world, and Future Conflagration. Wherein are largely discussed, The Production and Use of Mountains; the Original of Fountains, of Formed Stones, and Sea-Fishes Bones and Shells found in the Earth; the Effects of particular Floods, and Inundations of the Sea; the Eruptions of Vulcano's; the Nature and Causes of Earthquakes. Also an Historical Account of those Two late remarkable Ones in Jamaica and England. With Practical Inferences. By John Ray, late Fellow of the Royal Society.
John RayDate: 1713