The Natural History Of The Earth

The Natural History of the Earth: Illustrated, Enlarged, and Defended is a book written by John Woodward and published in 1726. The book provides a comprehensive description of the natural history of the Earth, including its geology, geography, and natural phenomena. Woodward was a prominent geologist and naturalist of his time, and his work in this book is based on extensive research and observation.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Earth's natural history. The first section covers the Earth's structure and composition, including its various layers and the types of rocks and minerals found within them. The second section discusses the Earth's geography, including its continents, oceans, and the various landforms found on its surface.The third section of the book focuses on the Earth's natural phenomena, including earthquakes, volcanoes, and other geological events. Woodward provides detailed descriptions of these events, as well as their causes and effects. He also discusses the various theories that were prevalent at the time regarding the Earth's natural history.The final section of the book is devoted to defending Woodward's theories and ideas against criticism from other scientists and scholars. Woodward was a controversial figure in his time, and his work was often criticized by others in the scientific community. In this section, he addresses these criticisms and provides evidence to support his theories.Overall, The Natural History of the Earth: Illustrated, Enlarged, and Defended is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the Earth's natural history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in geology, geography, or the natural sciences in general.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.