Quote by: Charles Lyell

In the shallow parts of many Swiss lakes, where there is a depth of no more than from 5 to 15 feet of water, ancient wooden piles are observed at the bottom sometimes worn down to the surface of the mud, sometimes projecting slightly above it.


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  • NameCharles Lyell
  • DescriptionBritish lawyer and geologist
  • AliasesSir Charles Lyell, 1st Baronet
  • BornNovember 14, 1797
  • DiedFebruary 22, 1875
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionGeologist; Translator
  • AwardsFellow Of The Royal Society; Copley Medal; Order Of Merit For Arts And Science; Royal Medal