Theory of the Earth, With Proofs and Illustrations, Volume 1 (of 4)

The Project Gutenberg eBook, Theory of the Earth, Volume 1 (of 4), by James Hutton
PART I.
THEORY OF THE EARTH; with the Examination of different Opinions on that Subject.
CHAP. I.
THEORY OF THE EARTH; or an Investigation of the Laws observable in the Composition, Dissolution, and Restoration of Land upon the Globe
SECT. I.— Prospect of the Subject to be treated of .
SECT. II.— An Investigation of the Natural Operations employed in consolidating the Strata of the Globe .
SECT. III.— Investigation of the Natural Operations employed in the Production of Land above the Surface of the Sea .
SECT. IV.— System of Decay and Renovation observed in the Earth .
CHAP. II.
An Examination of Mr KIRWAN's Objections to the Igneous Origin of Stony Substances .
CHAP. III.