Mineral Kingdom Quotes
- [To] explain the phenomena of the mineral kingdom ... systems are usually reduced to two classes, according as they refer to the origin of terrestrial… — John Playfair
- To trace the series of these revolutions, to explain their causes, and thus to connect together all the indications of change that are found in… — John Playfair
- The mineral kingdom consists of the fossil substances found in the earth. These are either entirely destitute of organic structure, or, having once possessed it,… — Torbern Bergman
- Gastronomers of the year 1825, who find sateity in the lap of abundance, and dream of some newly-made dishes, you will not enjoy the discoveries… — Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin