Earth Mysteries

Theory of the Earth: Theory of the Earth [1795], Vol. II ...

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Theory of the Earth, by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795] Facts in confirmation of the Theory respecting the Operations of the Earth employed in forming Soil for Plants. I have distinguished the mineral operations of the earth, by which solid bodies are formed of loose materials, as well as the resolving or decomposing operations which are proper to the surface exposed to the sun and atmosphere. I have also pointed out the end or intention of those several operations, and likewise the means by…

Theory of the Earth: Theory of the Earth [1795], Vol. II ...

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