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Theory of the Earth, by James Hutton, [1788 and 1795], at sacred-texts.com
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.