In reply, I can only plead that a discovery which seems to contradict the general tenor of previous investigations is naturally received with much hesitation. (Charles Lyell)

In reply, I can only plead that a discovery which seems to contradict the general tenor of previous investigations is naturally received with much hesitation.

Charles Lyell

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