THE REVOLUTIONS OF THE GLOBE FAMILIARLY DESCRIBED: By ALEXANDER
BERTRAND, M.D. &c. &c. &c.
The above work, it is hoped, will prove to the general reader in
this department of science what Dr. Lindley's "Ladies' Botany" is
doing for that delightful pursuit.
"'The Revolutions of the Globe,' by Dr. Bertrand, is one of the
most agreeable we have met with. The object of the Author is to
convey to the idlest and least learned reader an idea of the
wonders of Geology. To accomplish his intention in a manner which
requires the easiest, and admits with propriety of the most
trifling mode of treatment, he addresses his nineteen letters to a
lady. This matter consists of the striking facts of Geology, rather
than of a view of the principles, or a statement of the evidence,
on which they rest. His manner of discussion will be best shown by
some specimens. The surface of the globe is not a new subject; yet
see how interesting our author makes it."--_Spectator, January 31._
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THE MOSAIC DELUGE. MR. GEORGE FAIRHOLME'S New and conclusive Natural
Demonstrations both of the Fact and Period of the Mosaic Deluge, and of
its having been the only event of the kind that has ever occurred upon
the Earth; illustrated by numerous Wood-cuts, &c., executed in the best
manner, will be published early in May, in 1 vol. 8vo.
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