The Testimony of the Rocks 1858 Hugh Miller Christian Geologist Leather HC Good

Gould and Lincoln, 1858. Leather bound hardcover of The Testimony of the Rocks; or, Geology in its Bearings on the Two Theologies, Natural and Revealed by Hugh Miller. Contains many illustrations throughout. The Christian Scottish geologist Hugh Miller (1802–1856) was one of the most influential figures in Victorian science and religious thought, despite his limited formal education. Miller became an expert on the Devonian rock formations of Scotland, especially its fossilized fish. In the era before Darwin's Origin of the Species, Miller argued that evidence from geology pointed to intelligent design. Good condition. Leather binding is crumbly. Book is wrapped in a protective mylar covering. Covers hinges are starting to separate, however covers are attached. Light liquid stains without rippling to the top edge of 1/2-inch section of page block. Previous owner's name to first blank page. Interior pages foxed. Solid book with shelf wear.