RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Abstract of Lyell, Principles of Geology, vol. 3, 6th ed. CUL-DAR40.22. Edited by John van Wyhe (The Complete Work of Charles 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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Lyell 6th Edit. Vol 3 p. 313.
Floating wood being drifted by superficial currents & sediment by lower ones, may explain often complete separation of ingredients in coal formations
Lyell, Charles. 1840. Principles of geology: or, the modern changes of the Earth and its inhabitants considered as illustrative of geology. 6th ed. 3 vols. London: John Murray. [signed] CUL-DAR.LIB.384 vol. 1 PDF vol. 2 PDF vol. 3 PDF
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