Dave Fischer reviewed Theory of the Earth (1788) by James Hutton
Historically interesting
4 stars
Fascinating to read a scientist who was too far ahead of his time to make the arguments he was obviously reaching towards. He was on the right path to the idea of an ancient, dynamic earth, but the scientific context just wasn't there yet for him to put together a solid argument.
Fascinating to read a scientist who was too far ahead of his time to make the arguments he was obviously reaching towards. He was on the right path to the idea of an ancient, dynamic earth, but the scientific context just wasn't there yet for him to put together a solid argument.