Geognosy; Or, The Facts and Principles of Geology Against TheoriesF. Knight, 1855 - 412 páginas |
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... mass to a state of fusion . On the assumption , however , that there is no lack of combustible matter in the earth for the fusion of all its substances ; there yet , is no proof nor probability that it ever was in a state of universal ...
... mass to a state of fusion . On the assumption , however , that there is no lack of combustible matter in the earth for the fusion of all its substances ; there yet , is no proof nor probability that it ever was in a state of universal ...
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... mass of the ocean is no more affected by them , than the continents are , that lie opposite to the points where the rivers enter it . To assign to the rivers therefore , or the tides and currents of the sea , the distribution of the ...
... mass of the ocean is no more affected by them , than the continents are , that lie opposite to the points where the rivers enter it . To assign to the rivers therefore , or the tides and currents of the sea , the distribution of the ...
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... mass he proceeds to describe , and out of which , according to his further narra- tive , the present order of our portion of the universe was educed . Upon this supposition , the former world , whose remains we explore , may have ...
... mass he proceeds to describe , and out of which , according to his further narra- tive , the present order of our portion of the universe was educed . Upon this supposition , the former world , whose remains we explore , may have ...
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... masses from the 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 ...
... masses from the 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 ...
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... which is exerted on its mass by the sun , moon , and other orbs of our system . It is seen , also , from its rotation on its axis . That it was created with that motion is shown by the fact THE PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGISTS . 79.
... which is exerted on its mass by the sun , moon , and other orbs of our system . It is seen , also , from its rotation on its axis . That it was created with that motion is shown by the fact THE PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGISTS . 79.
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Geognosy; Or, The Facts and Principles of Geology Against Theories David Nevins Lord Vista completa - 1857 |
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