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Illustrations of the Huttonian Theory of the Earth

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John Playfair (1748-1819) was a mathematician and geologist best known for his defence of James Hutton's geological theories. This influential book, first published in 1802, contains Playfair's summary and explanation of Hutton's theories and was instrumental in popularising several ideas that are now accepted as key principles of geology.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108072311
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 554
  • Published:
  • May 18, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 140x216x31 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 700 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 11, 2024

Description of Illustrations of the Huttonian Theory of the Earth

John Playfair (1748-1819) was a mathematician and geologist best known for his defence of James Hutton's geological theories. This influential book, first published in 1802, contains Playfair's summary and explanation of Hutton's theories and was instrumental in popularising several ideas that are now accepted as key principles of geology.

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