Theory of the Earth, With Proofs and Illustrations, Volume 2 (of 4)
Chapter 1
_Farther Induction of Facts and Observations, respecting the Geological Part of the Theory_
_INTRODUCTION_
CHAP. I.
_Facts in Confirmation of the Theory of Elevating Land above the Surface of the Sea._
CHAP. II.
_The same Subject continued, with Examples from different Countries._
CHAP. III.
_Facts in confirmation of the Theory, respecting those Operations which re-dissolve the Surface of the Earth._
CHAP. IV.
_The same Subject continued, in giving still farther Views of the Dissolution of the Earth._
CHAP. V.
_Facts in confirmation of the Theory respecting the Operations of the Earth employed in forming Soil for Plants._
CHAP. VI.
_A View of the Economy of Nature, and necessity of Wasting the Surface of the Earth, in serving the purposes of this World._
CHAP. VII.
_The same Subject continued, in giving a View of the Operations of Air and Water upon the Surface of the Land._
CHAP. VIII.
_The present Form of the Surface of the Earth explained, with a View of the Operation of Time upon our Land._
CHAP. IX.
_The Theory Illustrated, with a View of the Summits of the Alps._
CHAP. X.
_The Theory Illustrated, with a View of the Valleys of the Alps._
CHAP. XI.
_Facts and Opinions concerning the Natural Construction of Mountains and Valleys._
CHAP. XII.
_The Theory Illustrated, by adducing Examples from the different Quarters of the Globe._
CHAP. XIII.
_The same Subject continued._
CHAP. XIV.
_Summary of the Doctrine which has been now Illustrated._