The Prodromus Of Nicolaus Steno's Dissertation

The book titled ""The Prodromus Of Nicolaus Steno�������s Dissertation: Concerning A Solid Body Enclosed By Process Of Nature Within A Solid"" is a scientific work by Nicolaus Steno, first published in 1669. This 1916 edition of the book includes an introduction and notes by John Garrett Winter, a professor of geology at Harvard University. The dissertation is a groundbreaking work in the field of geology and is considered one of the founding texts of modern geology. In it, Steno presents his theory of how fossils are formed and provides evidence for the idea that the Earth's layers were formed over time by sedimentation. He also introduces the concept of superposition, which states that the oldest layers of rock are found at the bottom, and the youngest at the top.The book is written in Latin, but this edition includes an English translation of the text. The introduction and notes by Winter provide context for Steno's work and explain its significance in the history of science. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of geology or the development of scientific ideas.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.