RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Abstract of Humboldt, Fragmens de Géologie et de Climatologie Asiatiques. (1831) 2 vols. CUL-DAR41.58. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 6.2023. RN1

NOTE: See record in the Darwin Online manuscript catalogue, enter its Identifier here. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin.


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Humboldt (Fragmens Asiatiques P 95) in a similar manner considers, that the epoch of the sinking down of Western Asia coincides with the elevation of the plateau platforms, of Iran, of central Asia, of the Himâlaya, of Kuenlun, of Thian chan, & of all the ancient systems of mountains, directed from East to West.—

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Humboldt in a similar manner considers the epoch of the sinking down of Western Asia coincides with the elevation


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