Geognosy; Or, The Facts and Principles of Geology Against TheoriesF. Knight, 1855 - 412 páginas |
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... INTERIOR of THE EARTH CHAPTER XIV . THE MATERIALS OF THE STRATA , DERIVED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE EARTH CHAPTER XV . THE MATERIALS OF THE STRATA , DERIVED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE EARTH CHAPTER XVI . THE MATERIALS OF THE STRATA ...
... INTERIOR of THE EARTH CHAPTER XIV . THE MATERIALS OF THE STRATA , DERIVED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE EARTH CHAPTER XV . THE MATERIALS OF THE STRATA , DERIVED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE EARTH CHAPTER XVI . THE MATERIALS OF THE STRATA ...
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... interior of the earth . In the fore- most rank of these agents we find fire and water - those two universal and mighty disorganizing forces which have most materially influenced the condition of the globe . " The state of the ...
... interior of the earth . In the fore- most rank of these agents we find fire and water - those two universal and mighty disorganizing forces which have most materially influenced the condition of the globe . " The state of the ...
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... interior of the earth , and thus tends to increase the in- equalities of its surface . Both of these agents are chemical ; water dissolves , heat fuses ; both act mechanically . The mechanical effects of water depend on the general ...
... interior of the earth , and thus tends to increase the in- equalities of its surface . Both of these agents are chemical ; water dissolves , heat fuses ; both act mechanically . The mechanical effects of water depend on the general ...
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... interior tracts of the same nature , will produce a sketch of the original earth in no small degree interesting . It is through decomposition and disintegration , aided by mechan- ical power , that these changes have been produced ...
... interior tracts of the same nature , will produce a sketch of the original earth in no small degree interesting . It is through decomposition and disintegration , aided by mechan- ical power , that these changes have been produced ...
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... interior of the earth , beyond a certain depth , is at present in a fluid condition from the heat which was once sufficient for the preceding more extensive effects . * " And here terminates that which is of most difficult investigation ...
... interior of the earth , beyond a certain depth , is at present in a fluid condition from the heat which was once sufficient for the preceding more extensive effects . * " And here terminates that which is of most difficult investigation ...
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Geognosy; Or, The Facts and Principles of Geology Against Theories David Nevins Lord Vista completa - 1857 |
Geognosy; Or, The Facts and Principles of Geology Against Theories David Nevins Lord Vista completa - 1855 |
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admit agency agents alumine assume assumption atmosphere basalt beds beneath carboniferous causes chemical and mechanical condition confute consist continents and islands contradiction creation creation recorded CRITICAL NOTICES crust deluge demonstrated deposition depth derived detritus disintegrated dry land earth earth's surface effects ejected elements elevation epoch existence facts of geology feet felspar formation fossil Genesis geological theory geologists globe gneiss granite gravel heat height Himalaya hornblende hypothesis igneous igneous rocks imbedded immense inference inspired interior Kilauea lava laws light lime limestone mass Mastodon materials matter miles Mosaic Mosaic record mountains narrative nature occupied ocean origin particles pebbles period pliocene porphyry postulate potash present principles of geology processes produced proof prove quartz relics respecting rivers sacred sand sandstone Scriptures series of ages shales six days species strata were formed suppose supposition taken place tertiary thrown tion upheaval vegetable and animal volcanic waters whole wholly