An Inquiry Into the Original State and Formation of the EarthW. Bent, 1792 - 283 páginas |
Contenido
Of the Formation of the Primitive Iſlands | 37 |
General Obfervations on the fuperficial and interior Parts | 60 |
Of the Alterations produced on the fuperficial Parts | 67 |
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Términos y frases comunes
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