The sacred theory of the earth. Containing an account of the original of the earth, and of all the general changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo, till the consummation of all things. To which is added, the author's defence of the work, from the exceptions of Mr. Warren. And an ode to the author by Mr. Addison / [Thomas Burnet].

  • Burnet, Thomas, Sir, 1632?-1715?
Date:
1726
  • Books

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Publication/Creation

London : John Hooke, 1726.

Physical description

2 volumes, folded plates : frontispiece (portrait), add. engr. title page, diagrams, illustrations ; (8vo)

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Edition

6th ed.

Notes

First published 1681-89 in Latin under the title: Telluris theoria sacra

Contents

v. 1. Concerning the deluge, and Concerning paradise.--v. 2. Concerning the burning of the world, and Concerning the new heavens and new earth. With a review of The theory, and of its proofs; especially in reference to scripture.

References note

ESTC T144579

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  • Vol. i only

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  • Vol. 1

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    EPB/B/16242.v1

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