A Dissertation On The Antiquity Of The Earth: Read At The Royal Society, May, 1785 is a book written by James Douglas in the year 1785. The book focuses on the topic of the age of the Earth and presents arguments and evidence for a much older Earth than was commonly believed at the time. The book was presented as a dissertation at the Royal Society in May of 1785 and was well received by the scientific community. Douglas presents his arguments in a clear and concise manner, using both scientific evidence and logical reasoning to support his claims. The book is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the scientific thinking of the time and the debates surrounding the age of the Earth. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of geological theory.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.
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