Theory of the Earth, With Proofs and Illustrations, Volume 2 (of 4)

Chapter 1

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_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._