Note 7 — Examination of the Causes which act at present on the surface of the Globe.
Reading edition
Regarding the changes of the surface of the earth, known from history or tradition, and consequently dependent on causes still in operation, see the German work of M. de Hof, entitled “ Geschichte der Natürlichen Veränderungen der Erdoberfläche,” 2 vols. 8vo. Goth. 1822 and 1824. The facts contained in it are collected with equal care and erudition.