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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
Burnet, Thomas (1635?-1715); Burnet, Thomas (1635?-1715)
1684-90
Epistle dedicatory signed: Thomas Burnet. Each vol. has added t.p., engraved, with title: The sacred theory of the earth. Vol. 1, pt. 2 and v. 2, pt. 2 have special t.p.s. English version, revis...
A review of The theory of the earth, and of its proofs: especially in reference to scripture
Burnet, Thomas (1635?-1715); Kettilby, Walter (1717); Norton, Roger (fl. 1662-1691)
1690
Attributed to Thomas Burnet. "Books printed for Walter Kettilby" -- [1]p. at end.
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 last books, concerning the burning of the world, and concerning the new heavens and new earth
Burnet, Thomas (1635?-1715); Kettilby, Walter (1717); Norton, Roger (fl. 1662-1691)
1690
Dedication signed: T. Burnet. Added engraved t.p., ill., with title: The sacred theory of the earth. Book 4 has own t.p.
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
Burnet, Thomas (1635?-1715); Kettilby, Walter (1717); Norton, Roger (fl. 1662-1691)
1691
Dedication signed: Thomas Burnet. Added engraved t.p., ill., with title: The sacred theory of the earth. Book 2 has own t.p.
A short consideration of Mr Erasmus Warren's Defence of his exceptions against The theory of the earth : in a letter to a friend
Burnet, Thomas (1635?-1715); Kettilby, Walter (1717); Norton, Roger (fl. 1662-1691)
1691
Attributed to Thomas Burnet--ESTC. Page 42 misprinted 24.
The sacred theory of the earth : containing an account of its original creation, and of all the general changes, which it hath undergone, or is to undergo, until the consummation of all things. In two volumes. The two first books concerning the deluge, and Paradise: the two last concerning the general conflagration, and the new heavens and new earth. With a review of the theory, especially in reference to Scripture (v.1)
Burnet, Thomas (1635?-1715); Keill, John (1671-1721); Warren, Erasmus (1718)
1759
Published also under title "The theory of the earth".
The sacred theory of the earth : containing an account of its original creation, and of all the general changes, which it hath undergone, or is to undergo, until the consummation of all things. In two volumes. The two first books concerning the deluge, and Paradise: the two last concerning the general conflagration, and the new heavens and new earth. With a review of the theory, especially in reference to Scripture (v.2)
Burnet, Thomas (1635?-1715); Keill, John (1671-1721); Warren, Erasmus (1718)
1759
Published also under title "The theory of the earth".
A poem on the creation according to the first chapter of Genesis, with the nature of the planets ascertained, and the hypothesis of the Earth's motion refuted, &c. &c. &c
Brothers, Richard (1757-1824)
[1806]
Dated on last page: London, Sept. 1st, 1806.
A new theory of the earth : from its original, to the consummation of all things. Wherein the creation of the world in six days, the universal deluge, and the general conflagration, as laid down in the Holy Scriptures, are shewn to be perfectly agreeable to reason and philosophy. With a large introduction concerning the genuine nature, style, and extent of the Mosaick history of the creation
Whiston, William (1667-1752)
1737
"An appendix, containing a new theory of the deluge": p. [457]-478.
A new theory of the earth, from its original, to the consummation of all things. Wherein the creation of the world in six days, the universal deluge, and the general conflagration, as laid down in the Holy Scriptures, are shewn to be perfectly agreeable to reason and philosophy. With a large introductory discourse concerning the genuine nature, stile, and extent of the Mosaick history of the creation
Whiston, William (1667-1752)
1696
Illustrations: with a frontispiece and 7 numbered plates, 1 folded containing diagrams. With [4] final pages containing advertisement and errata.
The wisdom of God manifested in the works of the creation : In two parts. Viz. The heavenly bodies, elements, meteors, fossils, vegetables, animals (beasts, birds, fishes, and insects), more particularly in the body of the earth, its figure, motion and consistency; and in the admirable structure of the bodies of man and other animals; as also in their generation, &c. With answers to some objections
Ray, John (1627-1705)
1722
First edition published 1691.