Theory of the Earth, With Proofs and Illustrations, Volume 2 (of 4)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hutton, James, 1726-1797

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Theory of the Earth, With Proofs and Illustrations, Volume 2" by James Hutton is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work delves into geological phenomena and theories regarding the formation of Earth's landforms, emphasizing how land has been shaped over time through various natural processes, such as elevation from the sea, erosion, and sedimentation. At the start of this volume, Hutton introduces his theory by discussing the origins of the Earth's structure, positing that it was initially formed in horizontal strata at the bottom of the sea. He critiques prior misconceptions regarding land movement and emphasizes the role of water and atmospheric operations in shaping the Earth's surface. The opening includes analyses of geological formations, using examples from mountainous regions and the Alps, highlighting the need for comprehensive examination through factual observation and critical reasoning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Robert Shimmin, Renald Levesque and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_the_Earth

Release date is 2004-11-27