Chapter I. Section I Prospect Of The Subject : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], PART I. THEORY OF THE EARTH; WITH THE "EXAMINATION" OF "DIFFERENT OPINIONS ON THAT SUBJECT". IN EIGHT CHAPTERS. CHAPTER I. "THEORY of the EARTH; or an Investigation of the Laws observable in the Composition, Dissolution, and Restorati...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter Iv : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. IV. The same Subject continued, in giving still farther Views of the Dissolution of the Earth. To have an idea of this operation of running water changing the surface of the earth, one should travel in the Alps; it is there that are...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter V : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. V. Facts in confirmation of the Theory respecting the Operations of the Earth employed in forming Soil for Plants. I have distinguished the mineral operations of the earth, by which solid bodies are formed of loose materials, as well...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter Iii : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. III. Facts in confirmation of the Theory, respecting those Operations which re-dissolve the Surface of the Earth. We have now discussed the proof of those mineral operations by which the horizontal strata, consolidated at the bottom...
Untitled : James Hutton (1726-1797) is considered the father of modern geology. Although less well known than Darwin, Hutton's theory is one of the cornerstones of the modern rationalist view of the world. Hutton was one of the first scientists to propose that the Earth is extremely old, much older th...
Chapter I. Section Iii. Investigati : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], SECTION III. "Investigation of the Natural Operations employed in the Production of Land above the Surface of the Sea." We seek to know that operation by means of which masses of loose materials, collected at the bottom of the sea, were...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter Vii : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. VII. The Same Subject continued, in giving a View of the Operations of Air and Water upon the Surface of the Land. We have but to enlarge our thoughts with regard to things past by attending to what we see at present, and we shall...
Chapter Viii. Section I. Purpose Of This Inquiry : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. VIII. "The Nature of Mineral Coal, and the Formation of Bituminous Strata, investigated." SECT. I.--"Purpose of this Inquiry." In the first chapter, I have given a perfect mark by which to judge, of every consolidated stratum, how...
Chapter Vii. Opinions Examined With Regard : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. VII. "Opinions examined with regard to Petrifaction, or Mineral Concretion." The ideas of naturalists with regard to petrifaction are so vague and indistinct, that no proper answer can be given to them. They in general suppose water...
Chapter I. Section Iv. System Of Decay : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], SECTION IV. "System of Decay and Renovation observed in the Earth". Philosophers observing an apparent disorder and confusion in the solid parts of this globe, have been led to conclude, that there formerly existed a more regular...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter Xii : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. XII. The Theory illustrated, by adducing examples from the different Quarters of the Globe The system which we investigate is universal on this earth; it hangs upon, the growth of plants, and life of animals; it cannot have one rule...
Chapter Iv. The Supposition Of Primitive : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. IV. "The Supposition of Primitive Mountains refuted." In the theory now given, the earth has been represented as a composition of different materials, which had existed in another form, and as the effect of natural operations;...
Theory Of The Earth , Volume I. Title Page : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], THEORY OF THE EARTH WITH PROOFS AND ILLUSTRATIONS. BY JAMES HUTTON, M.D. & F.R.S.E. IN FOUR PARTS. EDINBURGH 1795 VOL. I. Reformatted from the Project Gutenberg edition of this text. This text is in the public domain in the United States...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter Ix : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. IX. The Theory Illustrated, with a View of the Summits of the Alps. There are two different directions in which we may observe the destruction of our land to proceed; in the one of these, the basis of our continent is diminished by...
Chapter Vi. Section Ii. The Theory Confirmed : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], SECT. II.--"The Theory confirmed from Observations made on purpose to elucidate the subject". Having got a distinct view of the primary and secondary mineral bodies or strata of the globe, and having thus acquired a particular object...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter X : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. X. The Theory illustrated with a view of the Valleys of the Alps. Such is the summit of the Alps, a body wasting by the influence of the elements, slowly changing, but in actual decay. This mass of granite is arrived at such...
Theory Of The Earth. Plates : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], THEORY OF THE EARTH: PLATES Plate I Plate II
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter Xi : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. XI. Facts and Opinions concerning the Natural Construction of Mountains and Valleys. The valley of the Rhne is continued up to the mountain of St. Gothard, which may be considered as the centre of the Continent, since...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Title Page : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], p. v2 THEORY OF THE EARTH WITH PROOFS AND ILLUSTRATIONS. BY JAMES HUTTON, M.D. & F.R.S.E. IN FOUR PARTS. EDINBURGH 1795. VOL. II. Reformatted from the Project Gutenberg edition of this text. This text is in the public domain in the United...
Chapter Iii. Of Physical Systems, And Geological : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. III. "Of Physical Systems, and Geological Theories, in general". In the first chapter I have given a general theory of the earth, with such proofs as I thought were sufficient for the information of intelligent men, who might satisfy...
Chapter I. Section Ii. An Investigati : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], SECTION II. "An Investigation of the Natural Operations employed in consolidating the Strata of the Globe". We are now about to investigate those mineral operations of the globe by which the qualities of hardness and solidity, consequently...
Theory Of The Earth. Part Iv. System Of Decay : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], P A R T IV. System Of Decay And Renovation Observed In The Earth PHILOSOPHERS observing an apparent disorder and confusion in the solid parts of this globe, have been led to conclude, that there formerly existed a more regular and uniform...
Chapter Vi. Section I. A Distinct View : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. VI. "The Theory of interchanging Sea and Land illustrated by an Investigation of the Primary and Secondary Strata". SECT. I.--"A distinct View of the Primary and Secondary Strata". Having given a view of what seems to be the primary...
Theory Of The Earth. Title Page : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], THEORY OF THE EARTH; Or AN INVESTIGATION OF THE LAWS OBSERVABLE IN THE COMPOSITION, DISSOLUTION, AND RESTORATION OF LAND UPON THE GLOBE. BY JAMES HUTTON, M.D. F.R.S. EDIN. And Member Of The Royal Academy Of Agriculture At PARIS...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter Viii : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. VIII. The present Form of the Surface of the Earth explained, with a View of the Operation of Time upon our Land. It is not to "common" observation that it belongs to see the effects of time, and the operation of physical causes...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter Vi : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], 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. There is not perhaps one circumstance, in the constitution of this terraqueous globe, more necessary...
Theory Of The Earth. Part Iii. Investigati : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], P A R T III. Investigation Of The Natural Operations Employed In The Production Of Land Above The Surface Of The Sea WE seek to know that operation by means of which masses of loose materials, collected at the bottom of the sea, were...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Introduction : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], PART II. FARTHER INDUCTION OF FACTS AND OBSERVATIONS, RESPECTING THE GEOLOGICAL PART OF THE THEORY. INTRODUCTION. By the present theory, the earth on which we dwell is represented as having been formed originally in horizontal str...
Theory Of The Earth. Part Ii. An Investigati : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], p. 225 P A R T II. An Investigation Of The Natural Operations Employed In Consolidating The Strata Of The Globe THERE are just two ways in which porous or spongy bodies can be consolidated, and by which substances may be formed into masses...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter Xiii : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. XIII. "The same Subject continued." The Chevalier de Dolomieu, in his most indefatigable search after natural history and volcanic productions, has given us the description of some observations which are much calculated to put this...
Theory Of The Earth. Part I. Prospect : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], P A R T. I Prospect Of The Subject To Be Treated Of. WHEN we trace the parts of which this terrestrial system is composed, and when we view the general connection of those several parts, the whole presents a machine of a peculiar...
Chapter Viii. Section Iii. The Mineralogical : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], SECT. III. "The Mineralogical Operations of the Earth illustrated from the Theory of Fossil Coal." There is not perhaps a greater difference among the various qualities of bodies than that which may be observed to subsist between...
Chapter V. Concerning That Which May Be Termed : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. V. "Concerning that which may be termed the Primary Part of the Present Earth". In the present theory, it is maintained, that there is no part of the earth which has not had the same origin, so far as this consists in that earth...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter Xiv : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. XIV. Summary of the Doctrine which has been now Illustrated. The system of this earth appears to comprehend many different operations; and it exhibits various powers co-operating for the production of those effects which we perceive...
Chapter Ii. An Examination Of Mr Kirwan's : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAPTER II. "An Examination of Mr KIRWAN'S Objections to the Igneous Origin of Stony Substances". A theory which is founded on a new principle, a theory which has to make its way in the public mind by overturning the opinions commonly...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter Ii : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAP. II. The same Subject continued, with examples from different Countries. Our theory, it must be remembered, has for principle, that all the alpine as well as horizontal strata had their origin at the bottom of the se...
Theory Of The Earth , Vol. Ii. Chapter I : * "Theory of the Earth", by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], CHAPTER I. Facts in confirmation of the Theory of Elevating Land above the Surface of the Sea. The first object now to be examined, in confirmation of the theory, is that change of posture and of shape which is so frequently found...
