RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [Excised pages from] Notebook A: Geology (1837-1839). CUL-DAR127.115, 116. CUL-DAR42.185. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: First transcribed by Kees Rookmaaker and edited by John van Wyhe 7.2009. Text prepared by Christine Chua 1.2022. RN1

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Darwin, C. R. Notebook A: Geology (1837-1839). CUL-DAR127.

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115

August 25. I saw metamorphic conglomerates on shore of Loch Looking very like those of Andes

Speculate under head of Beagle Channel. on origin of mud with stones scattered irregularly. — (Mem near Gregory Bay). Shropshire case where lamination appeared. — Lyells Denmark.

116

Lyell. (under head of Delta) describes near Alps great beds of rivers which must be like the Chilian ones.


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