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A Discourse on the Revolutions of the Surface of the Globe: And the Changes Thereby Produced in the Animal Kingdom (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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There are now existing four oactive causes which contribute to alter the suface of our continents: the rains and thaws which lower our lofty mountains, and cast their relics at their feet; the flowing waters, which carry away their remains, and leave them in places where they retard their currents; the sea, which saps the base of the lofty coasts, and which forms the beach on which it casts the sand hills; and finally, the volcanoes, which perforate the solid lay ers, and elevate or scatter on the surface the masses which they vomit forth.(1)
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of the earth's surface and the changes that have occurred over time, particularly as they relate to animal life. The author meticulously examines fossil bones to determine the species to which they belonged, and uses this information to reconstruct past environments and climates. By comparing fossil species to present-day species, the author uncovers evidence of significant changes in the earth's surface, including the rise and fall of mountain ranges and the expansion and contraction of seas. These changes have had a profound impact on the evolution and extinction of various species, leading to the emergence of new and diverse forms of life. Through a combination of rigorous scientific analysis and vivid description, this book provides a fascinating and comprehensive overview of the history of the earth's surface and its inhabitants. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282176471_0
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