Geognosy; Or, The Facts and Principles of Geology Against TheoriesF. Knight, 1855 - 412 páginas |
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... particles to its own centre , but that also 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 ...
... particles to its own centre , but that also 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 ...
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... on such as are either in contact with it , or within the reach of the heat which it im- parts . The sphere of chemical forces is equally limi- ted . They are exerted only between particles of mat- IRRECONCILABLE WITH GENESIS . 89.
... on such as are either in contact with it , or within the reach of the heat which it im- parts . The sphere of chemical forces is equally limi- ted . They are exerted only between particles of mat- IRRECONCILABLE WITH GENESIS . 89.
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David Nevins Lord. ted . They are exerted only between particles of mat- ter that are in absolute contact , or separated from each other by a very slight space . No greater con- tradiction , therefore , can be offered to their nature ...
David Nevins Lord. ted . They are exerted only between particles of mat- ter that are in absolute contact , or separated from each other by a very slight space . No greater con- tradiction , therefore , can be offered to their nature ...
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... particles of matter to approximate and crystallize ; and the first result of this crystallization might have been the formation of a shell or crust , composed of oxidated metals and metalloids , constituting various rocks of the ...
... particles of matter to approximate and crystallize ; and the first result of this crystallization might have been the formation of a shell or crust , composed of oxidated metals and metalloids , constituting various rocks of the ...
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... particles , and transported to the sea . The question now is , whether they have demon- strated these great postulates . It is not enough to authorize the stupendous inference they have grounded on them respecting the age of the world ...
... particles , and transported to the sea . The question now is , whether they have demon- strated these great postulates . It is not enough to authorize the stupendous inference they have grounded on them respecting the age of the world ...
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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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