An Examination of Dr. Burnet's Theory of the Earth: With Some Remarks on Mr. Whiston's New Theory of the Earth. Also an Examination of the Reflections on the Theory of the Earth, and a Defence of the Remarks on Mr. Whiston's New TheoryH. Clements, 1734 - 414 pages |
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An Examination of Dr. Burnet's Theory of the Earth: With Some Remarks on Mr ... John Keill,John Maupertuis No preview available - 2013 |
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