Essay on the theory of the earth / Translated from the French of M. Cuvier, by Robert Kerr ... With mineralogical notes, and an account of Cuvier's geological discoveries, by Professor Jameson.

  • Cuvier, Georges, baron, 1769-1832. Discours sur les révolutions de la surface du globe. English
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1815
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Credit: Essay on the theory of the earth / Translated from the French of M. Cuvier, by Robert Kerr ... With mineralogical notes, and an account of Cuvier's geological discoveries, by Professor Jameson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CONTENTS, r AGE 1. Preliminary Observations * 1 2. Plan of this Essay 2 3 Of the first Appearance of the Earth G 4. First Proof of Revolutions on the Surface of the Earth 7 5. Proofs that such Revolutions have been numerous 13 6. Proofs that the Revolutions have been sudden 15 7. Proofs of the Occurrence of Revolutions before the Existence of Living Beings. 17 8. Examination of the Causes which act at present on the Surface of our Globe 24 9. Of Slips, or Falling Down of the Materials of Moun- tains 25 10. Of Alluvial Formations.... 26 11. Of the Formation of Downs 29 12. Of the Formation of Cliffs, or steep Shores 30 13. Of Depositions formed in Water 32 14. Of Stalactites 33 15. ‘“Of Lithophytes 33 16. Of Incrustations 34 17. Of Volcanoes 35 18. Of Astronomical Causes of the Revolutions on the Earth’s Surface... 37
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