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The sacred theory of the earth. Containing an account of the original of the earth, and of all the general changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo, till the consummation of all things ... / [Thomas Burnet].

  • Burnet, Thomas, Sir, 1632?-1715?
Date:
1719
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    feft of an ordinary Providence, and how far of an extraordinary. Page 131 CHAP. IX. The fecond Part of this Difcourfe, proving the fame Theory from the Effetfs and the prefent Form of the Eart h. Firji, hy a general Scheme of what is mojt remarkable in this Globe, and then by a more particular Induction; begin¬ ning with an Account of fubterraneous Cavi¬ ties and fubterraneous Waters. 148 CHAP. X. \ - \ Concerning the Channel of the Sea, and the Ori¬ ginal of it; The Caufes of its irregular Form and unequal Depths: As alfo of the Original of Jfunds, their Situation and other Properties. 175 C H A P. XL i ■ ] Concerning the Mountains of the Earth, their Greatnefs and irregular Form, their Situation, Cau fes and Origin. 191 CHAP. XII. A Jhort Review of what hath been already treat¬ ed of, and in what manner. All Methods, whether philofophical or theological, that have been offer'd by others for the Explication of the Form of the Earth, are examin'd and refuted. ■ ' ' ' A Con-