Elements of Geology: Or, the Ancient Changes of the Earth and Its Inhabitants As Illustrated by Geological Monuments

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Focusing on the principles of geology, Charles Lyell delves deeper into the concepts he introduced in his earlier work, exploring the processes that shape the Earth's structure over time. This 1838 publication emphasizes the significance of uniformitarianism, the idea that geological processes observed in the present also occurred in the past. Lyell's insights laid the groundwork for modern geology and influenced future scientific thought, making this work a pivotal contribution to the understanding of Earth's history.