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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] Summary of the Doctrine which has been now Illustrated. The system of this earth appears to comprehend many different operations; and it exhibits various powers co-operating for the production of those effects which we perceive. Of this we are informed by studying natural appearances; and in this manner we are led to understand the nature of things, in knowing causes.