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  1. 1 day ago · Darwin had received the newly published, second volume of Charles Lyell’s Principles of Geology (1832) while at port in Montevideo in October 1832 (Desmond and Moore 1991, p. 131; Browne 1995, p. 272), Footnote 5 and as indicated in the passage above, Lyell’s ideas (which I will discuss shortly) informed Darwin’s thinking, during and ...

  2. Apr 3, 2024 · Charles Lyell (1797-1875) was a Scottish geologist best known as the author of Principles of Geology which first presented uniformitarianism (the idea that the Earth was shaped by the same scientific processes still in operation today) to the public.

  3. 1 day ago · Join us on a journey through the revolutionary ideas of Charles Lyell, the father of modern geology. Explore how his groundbreaking theories reshaped our und...

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  4. Apr 2, 2024 · Principles of Geology: The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology, Vol III (Paperback or Softback) by Charles Lyell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com.

  5. Apr 8, 2024 · Sir Charles Lyell (1797-1875), the author behind the Principles of Geology (1830-33), played a prominent role in shaping our planetary understanding during the nineteenth century, that of earth as an interconnected system involving life and its environment. His scientific contributions are numerous, but include an early explanation of climate ...

  6. Apr 19, 2024 · Fully-funded (UK & International) PhD Studentship (4 years) in the Department of Art History at the University of Aberdeen: A visual history of Sir Charles Lyell’s notebooks. Sir Charles Lyell (1797-1875), the author behind the Principles of Geology (1830-33), played a prominent role in shaping our planetary understanding during the ...

  7. Apr 2, 2024 · The book Principles of Geology by Charles Lyell is widely considered one of the most influential scientific books of the 19th century. First published in 1830, it presents a detailed overview of the geological processes that have shaped the Earth, and argues for a gradual, uniformitarian explanation of geological phenomena, as opposed to the catastrophism that was popular at the time.

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