Explore the life and career of one of the pioneers of modern geology, James Hutton, in this definitive memoir by historian Daniel Benham. Drawing on letters and other materials, he…

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…

WE have found, that there is not in this globe (as a planet revolving in the solar system) any power or motion adapted to the purpose now in view; nor…

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…

A Popular Account of Thugs and Dacoits, the Hereditary Garotters and Gang-Robbers of India, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work…

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…

Here is a new translation, remarkable for its accuracy and refreshing clarity of exposition, of the first major work of literary criticism.