 | Alexander Chalmers - 1817 - Počet stránok 496
...degree as very often to impede him in the regular prosecution of his own speculations. In 1778 Mr. Whitehurst published his "Inquiry into the original State and Formation of the Earth ;" of which a .second edition appeared in 1786, considerably enlarged and improved; and a third in... | |
 | 1817 - Počet stránok 504
...very often to impede him in the regular prosecution of his own speculations. In 1778 Mr. Whiteburst published his "Inquiry into the original State and Formation of the Earth ;" of which a second edition appeared in 1786, considerably enlarged and improved; and a third in 1792.... | |
 | Robert Bakewell - 1815 - Počet stránok 562
...or vegetables frequently occur: the latter he called secondary. In our own country, the Reverend .1. Michell was the first person who, appears to have...general accuracy, will remain a lasting monument of ot the writer's industry and ability. Mr. Whiteliurst, however, fell into the same error with the celebrated... | |
 | John Aikin - 1815 - Počet stránok 506
...country and rank, and sometimes to such a degree as to impede him in his regular occupations. In 1778 Mr. Whitehurst published his " Inquiry into the Original State and Formation of the Earth ;" of which a second edition appeared in 1786, considerably enlarged and improved, and a third in 1792.... | |
 | Alexander Chalmers - 1817 - Počet stránok 490
...degree as very often to impede him in the regular prosecution of bis own speculations. In 1778 Mr. Whitehurst published his " Inquiry into the original State and Formation of the Earth ;" of which a second edition appeared in 1786, considerably enlarged and improved; and a third in 1792.... | |
 | 1817 - Počet stránok 490
...LXVI.; which three papers were printed afterwards in the collection of his works in 1792. In 1778 Mr. Whitehurst published his "Inquiry into the original State and Formation of the Earth ;" of which a second edition appeared in 1786, considerably enlarged and improved; and a third in 1792.... | |
 | William Nicholson - 1821 - Počet stránok 356
...days, in the constant habits of cultivating some useful parts of philosophy and mechanism. In 1778, Mr. Whitehurst published his Inquiry into the Original State and Formation of the Earth , of which a second edition appeared in 1786, considerably enlarged and improved ; and a third in 1792.... | |
 | William Nicholson - 1821 - Počet stránok 356
...days, in the constant habits of cultivating some useful parts of philosophy and mechanism. In 1778, Mr. Whitehurst published his Inquiry into the Original State and Formation of the Ear; h ; of which a second edition appeared in 1786, considerably enlarged and improved ; and a third... | |
 | Robert Bakewell - 1833 - Počet stránok 656
...animals or vegetables frequently occur: the latter he called secondary. In our own country, the Reverend J. Michell was the first person who appears to have...into the original State and Formation of the Earth." HU observations were principally confined to the rocks and strata of Derbyshire. Independently of its... | |
 | Henry Howe - 1840 - Počet stránok 492
...regulation of gold coin was passed, he was unexpectedly appointed to the office of stamper. In 1778, he published his " Inquiry into the Original State and Formation of the Earth ;" being a work of many years' labor, and one by which he obtained considerable reputation. He was... | |
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In 1778 Mr. Whitehurst published his "Inquiry into the original State and Formation of the Earth ;" of which a second edition appeared in 1786, considerably enlarged and improved; and a third in 1792.' This was the labour of many years ; and the numerous... 
