RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1838-1839]. Notebook A: 33e-34e (excised pages). CUL-DAR42.114. Edited by John van Wyhe (The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed and edited by John van Wyhe 6.2025. RN1

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Notebook A: Geology. Text & image CUL-DAR127


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The number of minute turbos in red earth with volutas. prove regular mud bank at Bahia Blanca. fl Flustra identical. recent & bone bed. —

November 8th 1877

(Memoranda so far distributed to various subjects)

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Dr A. Smith informs me that in the year a Rhinoceros was found emb in the mud, of the Salt river. — in reference to fossil guanaco of P. St.Julian. —

Mr Scrope seems to consider that elevation & eruptions are antagonist forces. but they are parts of one force, one locally relieving the other. —


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