Theory of the Earth, With Proofs and Illustrations, Volume 2 (of 4)

"Theory of the Earth, With Proofs and Illustrations, Volume 2" by James Hutton is a scientific book that explains how Earth's features were created. The book focuses on ideas about how geological processes like erosion and the buildup of sediment changed the land over long periods. It presents how horizontal layers were formed at the bottom of the sea and how water and weather influenced the Earth's surface, challenging old ideas about land movement. Hutton uses examples from mountains and the Alps to show why it's important to study the earth through careful observation and logical thinking.