Terra Firma

2017 Reprint of 1901 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. This curious work on 'Flat Earth Theory' was originally published in 1901. It comprises a comprehensive series of essays which use scripture to attempt to prove that the earth is not a planet, but a flat plane. The arguments are fascinating and forensically sophisticated. Chapters include:
I. Introductory Remarks

II. The Adamic Creation

III. The Nebular Hypothesis. Examination of Three Alleged Proofs That the World Is Globular

IV. Remarks on Some Other Alleged Proofs of the World's Globularity

V. The World Circular But Not Globular; Has Immovable Foundations, Therefore Not a Planet

VI. The Horizontality of Land and Water Proved

VII. The Sun, Moon and Stars According to Modern Astronomy

VIII. The Sun According to the Scriptures

IX. The Sun's Path and Work in the Heavens

X. The Sun Standing Still and Returning Backwards

XI. The Deluge: Biblical Account

XII. The Deluge: Traditional Records