The Prodromus Of Nicolaus Steno's Dissertation

The Prodromus Of Nicolaus Steno�������s Dissertation: Concerning A Solid Body Enclosed By Process Of Nature Within A Solid (1916) is a book written by Nicolaus Steno, a Danish scientist and bishop, which was originally published in Latin in the 17th century. This book is a precursor to Steno's more famous work, The Prodromus of Anatomy, which laid the foundation for modern geology and stratigraphy. The book discusses the concept of a solid body enclosed within another solid body, which Steno believed was created by natural processes. He argued that this phenomenon could be observed in the layers of rock formations and the fossils contained within them. Steno's ideas were revolutionary at the time, as they challenged the prevailing belief in the biblical account of creation and the idea that the earth was only a few thousand years old. The 1916 edition of the book is a translation of the original Latin text and includes an introduction by the translator, John Garrett Winter, which provides historical context and explains the significance of Steno's work. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand Steno's ideas. Overall, The Prodromus Of Nicolaus Steno�������s Dissertation: Concerning A Solid Body Enclosed By Process Of Nature Within A Solid (1916) is a seminal work in the history of geology and natural science, and a must-read for anyone interested in the development of these fields.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.