CHAP. VIII.-Tertiary; or Rocks above chalk-Paris formation.-Isle of Wight, and London basins-Bovey coal.-Subterranean Forests-Alluvial deposits-Process of disintegration and renovation going on in the material world, &c.

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CHAP. IX. Alluvial Deposits continued-Wonderful econo-
my of Nature in the formation of soils-How Downs, &c. are
formed.-Sands of the Desert-Renovating processes adopted
by Nature-Consoling reflections.

CHAP. X.-Other renovating processes adopted by Nature→→
Volcanic accumulations-Depositions of Hot and Cold Springs
Thermal Rocks-Coral formations-Those of the Red Sea
serve to confirm a most important fact, &c.

CHAP. XI.-Subterraneous lakes and rivers.-Wise and benefi-
cent disposition of these natural reservoirs--Dykes and veins
-Distinguishing characteristics of Dykes the effects of con-
summate wisdom.

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CHAP. XII.-Metallic veins-Opinions as to their origin
Spars-Great masses of Ore in some veins-Superstitions of
Miners-Districts rich in metals, generally barren, &c.

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CHAP. XIII.-Imbedded masses-General division of mineral substances-Saline substances enumerated and separately considered.-Salt mines-Metallic salts-Uses of Saline substances 187 CHAP. XIV.-The order of Combustibles-Coal, a mineral most extensively diffused-View of a coal pit-Difficulties and dangers of miners-Safety lamp-The diamond-Uses of combustibles, &c.

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CHAP. XV.-Metals-How they are distinguished and diversified Where found-Peculiar characteristics of Malleable metals. A monument to the memory of conjugal affection,&c. 211 CHAP. XVI-Malleable metals continued.-Iron most abundantly diffused-Useful properties of Other metals-Newly discovered malleable metals

CHAP. XVII.-Uses of the Malleable metals

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CHAP. XVIII.-The Brittle metals-Enumeration of some
of them-Those of modern discovery-Uses of-Wise disposi-
tion of mineral substances in the great storehouse of Nature,&c. 244

CHAP. XIX.-The order of brilliancies-Precious stones
Rock crystal-Spars-Nature's subterranean flowers-Derby-
shire Caverns.-Grotto of Antiparos.-Grotto of Ganges→→→
Simple process adopted by Nature in the formation of her sub-

terraneous wonders

CHAP. XX.-Minerals, remarkable for their singularities, or wonderful properties.-Caves, caverns, &c.

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CHAP. XXI.-Meteoric stones-Former opinions concerning -No longer doubtful—A number of well authenticated facts respecting-Distinguishing characteristics of Solitary, masses→→→ Extraneous Fossils-Organic remains. Geological medals CHAP. XXII,-Lessons to be learned from these ancient relics, or records of creation.-Petrifactions, &c. how formedIndications of a general deluge—Opinions of modern philosophers. Beautiful comparison-Comfortable conclusion that may be drawn from a consideration of these ancient relics, or geological medals, upon christian principles

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The Frontispiece-A DAY SCENE-to front the title.

Explanation of the Plate, at the back of the title, or, betwixt it and the dedication.

After the Dedication, follows the Preface-Table of Contents, Errata, &c.

For the INDEX, see the end of the Volume.

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ERRATA.

Page 23, line 6 from the top, for alse read also.
-9 from the bottom, for gasses read gases.

31.

46

-9 from the top, for is read are.
93-10 from the top, for Perkens read Perkins.
106--18 from the bottom, for Cura read Casa.
186--10 from the bottom, for Casina read Casma.

191--1 from the bottom, for are read is.

202--15 from the top, for who read whom.

202--8 from the bottom, for is read are.

225--16 from the bottom, for riches read richest." 240--19 do. in some copies, for gilt brass copper, read

gilt brass colour.

259-15 from the top, for Cornelian read Carnelian.