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Hutton, James, 1726-1797

"Theory of the Earth, Volume 1 (of 4)"


SECT. I.--Prospect of the Subject to be treated of.
SECT. II.--An Investigation of the Natural Operations employed in
consolidating the Strata of the Globe.
SECT. III.--Investigation of the Natural Operations employed in the
Production of Land above the Surface of the Sea.
SECT. IV.--System of Decay and Renovation observed in the Earth.

CHAP. II.
An Examination of Mr KIRWAN's Objections to the Igneous Origin of Stony
Substances.

CHAP. III.
Of Physical Systems, and Geological Theories, in general.

CHAP. IV.
The Supposition of Primitive Mountains refuted.

CHAP. V.
Concerning that which may be termed the Primary Part of the Present
Earth.

CHAP. VI.
The Theory of interchanging Sea and Land, illustrated by an
Investigation of the Primary and Secondary Strata 421.
SECT. I.--A distinct view of the Primary and Secondary Strata.
SECT. II.--The Theory confirmed from Observations made on purpose to
elucidate the Subject.

CHAP. VII.
Opinions examined with regard to Petrifaction, or Mineral Concretion.

CHAP. VIII.
The Nature of Mineral Coal, and the Formation of Bituminous Strata,
investigated.


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