Excerpt from A Comparative View of the Huttonian and Neptunian Systems of Geology: In Answer to the Illustrations of the Huttonian Theory of the Earth, by Professor Playfair
Theoretical difcufiions may not let's contribute to its attainment, than the accumulation of facts. Syfiems, fays a geological writer, are in the fciences what the pafiions are in the human mind they may be the fource of great errors, but they are the caufe alfo of great exertions. Either in defending or oppofing them, it is necef fary to Obferve with accuracy, to compare and generalife Objects apparently minute, acquire an interefl: and importance; views are fuggefi ed which Often lead to real acquifitions; faéts are arranged which would have remained ifo.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a captivating analysis of two contrasting geological theories that attempt to explain the formation of the Earth's surface: the Huttonian and Neptunian theories. The Huttonian theory posits that the Earth's surface has been repeatedly reshaped by heat-driven processes, while the Neptunian theory attributes geological formations to the action of water. The author meticulously examines both theories, exploring their strengths and weaknesses, and delving into the historical and scientific context surrounding their development. By thoroughly dissecting these foundational geological concepts, this book sheds light on the ongoing scientific quest to understand the origins of our planet. 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 9781334478086_0
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