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The 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. The two fisrt [sic] books concerning the deluge, and concerning paradise

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Type of record: Book

Title: The 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. The two fisrt [sic] books concerning the deluge, and concerning paradise

Other titles: Telluris theoria sacra; The sacred theory of the earth

Level: Piece

Classmark: BC Sc q/BUR

Creator(s): Burnet, Thomas (1635?-1715)

Additional creator(s): Kettilby, Walter (1717) (Other); Norton, Roger (fl. 1662-1691) (Other)

Related people: Kettilby, Walter; Norton, Roger

Publisher: Printed by R. Norton, for Walter Kettilby, at the Bishops-Head in S.Paul's Church-yard

Publication city: London

Date(s): 1691

Language: English

Size and medium: [18],327,[1]p.,[2] leaves of plates (1 fold.)

Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/286367

Printed items catalogue: https://leeds.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?vid=44LEE_INST:VU1&docid=alma991002258189705181

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Dedication signed: Thomas Burnet.


Added engraved t.p., ill., with title: The sacred theory of the earth.


Book 2 has own t.p.


Indexed in: References: Wing B5952; ESTC (RLIN) R21665.

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Bound with 4 other publications in a volume lettered: BVRNETS THEORY COMPT. Volume contents: 1. Burnet, T.: The theory of the earth ... The two first books, 1691. -- 2. Burnet, T.: The theory of the earth ... The two last books, 1690. -- 3. A review of the theory of the earth, 1690. -- 4. A short consideration of Mr. Erasmus Warren's defence of his exceptions against The theory of the earth, 1691. -- 5. An answer to the late exceptions made by Mr Erasmus Warren against The theory of the earth, 1690

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