In his book, principles of geology, charles lyell explained that ongoing geological changes are responsible for changing the earth. First published in three volumes in 183033, it established lyells credentials as an important geological theorist and propounded the doctrine of uniformitarianism. My reading and book talk addressing the concepts and foundational ideas found in the first chapter, titled of sir charles lyells principles of geology. The project gutenberg ebook of principles of geology, by charles lyell this. The main argument against lyell is that he took an a priori approach in his work.
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