William Whiston (1667–1752)
A New Theory of the Earth, 1696
Some pages from the fifth edition of William Whiston's book:
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Diagram of the Solar System opposite the title page. Click on image for larger version. |
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Title page. Click on image for larger version. |
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This is a description of Newton's first law of motion. Click on image for larger version. |
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Orbit of comet that Whiston claimed encountered Earth, causing the Biblical deluge. Click on image for larger version. |
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Diagram of Earth passing through the tail of the comet. Click on image for larger version. |
Last updated 30th July, 2013.