RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Abstract of De la Beche, Researches in Theoretical Geology, 1834. CUL-DAR40.16. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 12.2021. RN1
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Henry de la Beche. 1834. Researches in Theoretical Geology. London: Charles Knight.
See abstract in CUL-DAR40.18.
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De la Beche Theoret Researches p. 147 on gases from [sulphate], Metallic veins
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I look at the cessation northwards of the Coal in Chili as clearly bearing a relation to present position of Forests. These thick beds of Lignite stratified with substances so like the Coal measures in England (Excepting Conglomerates?) & absence of limestone? have been collected on the open coast. Perhaps as at Concepcion favoured by basin formed by outlying rocks; (such as between Mocha & main land). At Carelmapu. — Within Chiloe:—
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