Geology and Mineralogy Considered with Reference to Natural Theology, Volumen 1Carey, Lea and Blanchard, 1841 - 87 páginas |
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... character of the strata on which they live . Their physical condition alsq , as indicated by the duration of life and health , depending on the more or less salubrious nature of their employments ; and their moral condition , as far as ...
... character of the strata on which they live . Their physical condition alsq , as indicated by the duration of life and health , depending on the more or less salubrious nature of their employments ; and their moral condition , as far as ...
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... character and or- ganic remains of the strata composing each series , I must refer to the numerous publications that have been devoted to these subjects . A most convenient summary of the contents of these publications will be found in ...
... character and or- ganic remains of the strata composing each series , I must refer to the numerous publications that have been devoted to these subjects . A most convenient summary of the contents of these publications will be found in ...
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... formation , from the most ancient primary , to the most recent tertiary ( see Plate 1. section f 1 - f 8. h 1 - h 2. i 1 - i 5 :) and as the mineral characters of these dikes present insensible gradations ,. 46 VOLCANIC ROCKS ,
... formation , from the most ancient primary , to the most recent tertiary ( see Plate 1. section f 1 - f 8. h 1 - h 2. i 1 - i 5 :) and as the mineral characters of these dikes present insensible gradations ,. 46 VOLCANIC ROCKS ,
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William Buckland. the mineral characters of these dikes present insensible gradations , from a state of compact lava , through infinite varieties of greenstone , serpentine , and porphyry to granite , we refer them all to a common ...
William Buckland. the mineral characters of these dikes present insensible gradations , from a state of compact lava , through infinite varieties of greenstone , serpentine , and porphyry to granite , we refer them all to a common ...
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... character of the transition formations pre- sents alternations of slate and shale , with slaty sandstone , limestone , and conglomerate rocks ; the latter bearing evi- dence of the action of water in violent motion ; the former showing ...
... character of the transition formations pre- sents alternations of slate and shale , with slaty sandstone , limestone , and conglomerate rocks ; the latter bearing evi- dence of the action of water in violent motion ; the former showing ...
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