Outline of the Course of Geological Lectures Given in Yale College (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Benjamin Silliman

 
9781330174920: Outline of the Course of Geological Lectures Given in Yale College (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book introduces the science of geology, detailing methodologies, and findings pertinent to the understanding of the Earth's structure. The author examines the physical framework of the Earth, the development of its mineral features, their arrangement, and the sequence in which they were formed across significant time periods. The book differentiates between geological theory and hypothesis, arguing that the former draws conclusions directly from facts, while the latter depends on suppositions of facts not yet proven. The author contends that it is impossible to deny that a great physical creation and destruction once happened, and that these events can be distinguished from circumstances and evidence belonging to the deluge. This book provides a basis for understanding the structure and history of our planet, exploring the grandeur and complexity of Earth's composition, and how geological processes have influenced its transformation.

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