Essay on the theory of the earth / by M Cuvier ... ; with mineralogical notes, and an account of Cuvier's geological discoveries, by Professor Jameson ; to which are now added, observations on the geology of North America ; illustrated by the description of various organic remains, found in that part of the world by Samuel L. Mitchill.

  • Cuvier, Georges, baron, 1769-1832.
Date:
1818
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Credit: Essay on the theory of the earth / by M Cuvier ... ; with mineralogical notes, and an account of Cuvier's geological discoveries, by Professor Jameson ; to which are now added, observations on the geology of North America ; illustrated by the description of various organic remains, found in that part of the world by Samuel L. Mitchill. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    PREFACE. The attention of naturalists was early direct- ed to the investigation of the fossil organic re- mains so generally and abundantly distributed throughout the strata of which the crust of the earth is composed. It is not, as some writers now imagine, entirely a modern study; for even so early as the time of Leibnitz, we find that philosopher drawing and describing fossil bones. After this period it continued to interest indivi- duals, and engage the particular attention of societies and academies. The Royal Society of London, by the Memoirs of Sloane, Collin- son, Lister, Derham, Baker, Grew, Hunter, Ja- cobs, Plott, Camper, and many others, afforded satisfactory proofs of the importance attached