Survey the 18th century geologist's theories about the formation of the earth.

Find a brief biography of this Scottish natural philosopher. Read about the observation that led him to embark on a scientific career.

Provides a profile, portrait, and bibliography of the Scottish natural philosopher who founded modern geology and geomorphology.

Delve into Hutton's "Theory of the Earth," first published in 1798 in the Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.