Geognosy; Or, The Facts and Principles of Geology Against TheoriesF. Knight, 1855 - 412 páginas |
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... occupied a period immensely larger than that which is assigned to the earth by the Mosaic record . If they are the result , they reason , of the chemical and mechanical forces that are now in activity , and operating with only their ...
... occupied a period immensely larger than that which is assigned to the earth by the Mosaic record . If they are the result , they reason , of the chemical and mechanical forces that are now in activity , and operating with only their ...
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... occupy - were at least ten miles above the level of the ocean ; and if the mountains from which it is represented the matter of the strata was chiefly drawn , were of but half , or two - thirds the extent of the strata that are supposed ...
... occupy - were at least ten miles above the level of the ocean ; and if the mountains from which it is represented the matter of the strata was chiefly drawn , were of but half , or two - thirds the extent of the strata that are supposed ...
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... occupied in its erection ; no theory , respecting the agents by whom it was built , and the method of their procedure , can demonstrate , that such a period was occupied in its construction . QUESTIONS RESPECTING THE POINTS DISCUSSED IN ...
... occupied in its erection ; no theory , respecting the agents by whom it was built , and the method of their procedure , can demonstrate , that such a period was occupied in its construction . QUESTIONS RESPECTING THE POINTS DISCUSSED IN ...
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... occupied in their formation , is it not clear that no hypothesis respecting the rate at which their formation was accom- plished , can demonstrate it ? May it not be as conclusively proved by their mode of reasoning , that innumerable ...
... occupied in their formation , is it not clear that no hypothesis respecting the rate at which their formation was accom- plished , can demonstrate it ? May it not be as conclusively proved by their mode of reasoning , that innumerable ...
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... occupied by such a stupen- dous series of creative acts , intervened between the fiat which called the heavens and earth into existence , and the six days of the Mosaic creation , why should the Most High , in professedly giving a ...
... occupied by such a stupen- dous series of creative acts , intervened between the fiat which called the heavens and earth into existence , and the six days of the Mosaic creation , why should the Most High , in professedly giving a ...
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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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