Geology and Mineralogy considered with reference to Natural Theology

Geology and Mineralogy considered with reference to Natural Theology

William Buckland, English geologist and paleontologist, dean of Westminster (1784-1856)


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Table of Contents

- About This Book

- Extent Of The Province Of Geology

- Consistency Of Geological Discoveries With Sacred History

- Proper Subjects Of Geological Inquiry

- Relation Of Unstratified To Stratified Rocks

- Volcanic Rocks, Basalt, And Trap

- Primary Stratified Rocks

- Strata Of The Transition Series

- Strata Of The Secondary Series

- Strata Of The Tertiary Series

- Relation Of The Earth And Its Inhabitants To Man

- Supposed Cases Of Fossil Human Bones

- General History Of Fossil Organic Remains

- Aggregate Of Animal Enjoyment Increased, And That Of Pain Diminished By The Existence Of Carnivorous Races

- Proofs Of Design In The Structure Of Fossil Vertebrated Animals

- Proofs Of Design In The Fossil Remains Of Mollusks

- Proofs Of Design In The Structure Of Fossil Articulated Animals

- Proofs Of Design In The Structure Of Fossil Radiated Animals, Or Zoophytes

- Proofs Of Design In The Structure Of Fossil Vegetables

- Proofs Of Design In The Dispositions Of Strata Of The Carboniferous Order

- Proofs Of Design In The Effect Of Disturbing Forces On The Strata Of The Earth

- Advantageous Effect Of Disturbing Forces In Giving Origin To Mineral Veins

- Adaptations Of The Earth To Afford Supplies Of Water Through The Medium Of Springs

- Proofs Of Design In The Structure And Composition Of Unorganized Mineral Bodies

- Conclusion