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Mémoires Pour Servir À L'histoire Ancienne Du Globe Terrestre offers a fascinating glimpse into early 19th-century perspectives on the history of the Earth, focusing particularly on China before the Great Flood of Ogyges. This two-volume work, originally published in 1807, delves into a synthesis of historical accounts and geological theories prevalent at the time. The book explores the ancient history of China, intertwining it with early geological concepts and mythological narratives. While based on now-outdated scientific understanding, it provides valuable insight into the intellectual landscape of the period and the evolving comprehension of the planet's past. Readers interested in the history of science, early sinology, or the development of geological thought will find this a compelling and historically significant resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.