Theory Of The Earth

Theory of the Earth is a seminal work by James Hutton, first published in 1788. This book is considered to be one of the most important contributions to the field of geology, as it lays out Hutton's theory of uniformitarianism, which suggests that the Earth has been shaped by gradual, ongoing processes over millions of years. Hutton's theory challenged the prevailing belief at the time that the Earth was created in a single catastrophic event, and instead proposed that the planet's features were the result of slow and steady geological processes such as erosion, sedimentation, and volcanic activity. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part providing an overview of Hutton's theory and its implications for the study of geology. The second part delves into the geological evidence that supports Hutton's theory, including the study of rocks, fossils, and the Earth's crust. The final part of the book explores the implications of Hutton's theory for other fields, such as astronomy and physics.Overall, Theory of the Earth is a groundbreaking work that laid the foundation for modern geology and our understanding of the Earth's history. It remains a must-read for anyone interested in the study of geology, as well as those interested in the history of scientific thought.WE have found, that there is not in this globe (as a planet revolving in the solar system) any power or motion adapted to the purpose now in view; nor, were there such a power, could a mass of simply collected materials have continued any considerable time to resist the waves and currents natural to the sea, but must have been quickly carried away, and again deposited at the bottom of the ocean.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.