Publisher's Synopsis
The Natural History of the Earth: Illustrated, Enlarged, and Defended is a book written by John Woodward in 1726. The book is a comprehensive study of the natural history of the Earth, covering topics such as geology, paleontology, and mineralogy. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part covering the history of the Earth, the second part covering the structure and composition of the Earth, and the third part covering the natural history of the Earth. The book is illustrated with numerous drawings and diagrams, which help to explain the complex concepts discussed in the text. Woodward's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and lay readers. In addition to providing a detailed account of the Earth's natural history, Woodward also defends his theories against the criticisms of other scholars. He argues that the Earth was created by a divine being, and that the natural world is evidence of this divine creation. Overall, The Natural History of the Earth: Illustrated, Enlarged, and Defended is an important work in the history of geology and natural history. It provides a valuable resource for scholars and researchers, as well as anyone interested in the natural world and its history.Physical Proofs Of The Existence Of God, His Actual Incessant Concurrence To The Support Of The Universe, And Of All Organical Bodies, Vegetables, And Animals, Particularly Man; With Several Other Papers, On Different Subjects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.