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Illustrations of the Huttonian Theory of the Earth

by John Playfair

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From the back cover: Although the surface of the earth has been studied for untold centuries, geology did not really arise as a science until the early and middle 19th century. Before this time it had consisted of scores of different "systems", may of which contained correct aperçus on specific matters, but were diluted by elements of religious cosmology, philosophical presuppositions (particularly Naturphilosohie), inadequate observation and faulty reasoning.One man did most to establish modern geology, James Hutton; and one book spread his ideas, Playfair's "Illustrations". Hutton (1726-1797...

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