American Geology, Containing a Statement of the Principles of the Science, Vol. 1: With Full Illustrations of the Characteristic American Fossils, ... Map of the United States (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Ebenezer Emmons

 
9780282704025: American Geology, Containing a Statement of the Principles of the Science, Vol. 1: With Full Illustrations of the Characteristic American Fossils, ... Map of the United States (Classic Reprint)

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In regard to the Taconic system, Ido not know that I am indebted to any one for favors, or for suggestions. Indeed, nothing very flattering has ever been said, or published, respecting the views lhave maintained upon this subject. But I have the pleasure of knowing that a few of my friends, and those, too, who have the best Opportunities for judging of facts, if they do not agree with me in every particular, still agree with me in the main, respecting the relation of the Taconic system to the Lower Silurian. It is not for me to express an Opinion how this question will be received by geologists now, or whether lhave stated my views in the form best calculated to establish my positions. Geologists of higher abilities than myself would probablv ha\ e succeeded better in placing the evidence on record; still, the most important facts will be found in the work and. Ultimately, they must exert an influence in favor Of the doctrines I have stated; for I have full faith in them, and believe that they are founded upon established principles, and can not be set aside.

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