Title
Thomas Burnet's idea of different stages in the formation of the Earth
Caption
Ideas of different stages in the formation of the Earth.
Engraving from "The Sacred Theory of the Earth" by Thomas Burnet (London, 1817). Thomas Burnet (1635-1715) English theologian and writer on cosmogony, born at Croft near Darlington, County Durham, England. His ideas on the formation and structure of the earth were speculative and unscientific.
Date
1817
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07115_011286P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
30,2Mb (1,9Mb) / 9,9in x 11,8in / 2980 x 3543 (300dpi)