FOOT-PRINTS OF THE CREATOR. 



NOTICES OF THE PEESS. 



l * This is a very rich and valuable book. It is rich in the treasures of scientific knowledge, 

 which are interwoven in an argument, remarkably clear, in a style graceful, vigorous, 

 graphic, and of great power rendering it a most perfect refutation of the atheistical error 

 propagated in the work entitled, the ' Vestiges of Creation.' "Philad. Christian Observer. 



'Around the name of Hugh Miller already gathers the halo of a most pure and grateful 

 famo. Receiving hi- geological education among the rocks of the quarry, where he labored 

 for fifteen .tears; writing in a style of peculiar simplicity and elegance, and devoting the 

 exact knowledge derived from walking in the Creator's*' foot-prints ' to the, cause of true 



in doing him honor, have 

 o mnlgation." Springfield 



reliu. m, the proudest devotees of science have taken pleasure in 

 delighted to listen to his teachings, and rejoiced to aid in their pro 

 lit i itohcan, 



" This is one of the most remarkable and deeply profound works of the present ago. 

 author's name will not be soon forgotten, in the scientific world, and his productio 

 not tail to bo read and admired, wherever true science is promulgated. 

 aMv clear, concise, and powerful, in his arguments; profound in his rese 

 sive in his reasoning." JVe fork Farmer and Mechanic. 



The 



oductions will 

 He is most remark- 

 researches, and conclu- 



"There is poetry and philosophy combined in this work. The author had a mind which 

 revelled, so to speak, in the beauties and wonders of science. From a child, almost, he 

 delighted in the works of nature. . . . He has gone from one step to another, till now he is 

 justly esteemed as among the great Geologists of the world. It is a book in which the mau 

 of science will delight, but it is also one which the general reader will peruse with instruct- 

 ion and satisfaction." Baltimore Patriot. 



"The publishers are entitled to the thanks, not only of scientific men but of Christians, in 

 this country, for presenting this work to the American public. 1 ' Christian Secretary. 



"A remarkable work by a remarkable man. Mr. Miller is self-made, and has elevated 

 himself, by the force of his genius, from the position of an ordinary laborer in a stone 

 quarry, to that of one of the first Geologists of the age. For careful investigation, accuracy, 

 fullness, and beauty of description, combined with "a proper estimate of the true claims of 

 science, and a high reverence for sacred things, he is not surpassed by anv writer on natural 

 science at the present day. All who have taken any interest in the discussion of geological 

 topics, and particularly their connection with the Sacred Writings, will read this volume 

 with admiration and advantage. Its subject, spirit, style, and manner of publication, all 

 commend it ; and it is destined to an extensive circulation. It is one of the noblest and 

 most admirable contributions lately made to Science and Christianity." Christian Herald. 



"Within a few days, this enterprising house, has republished one of the most charming 



scientific works of "modern times a work which, from the simple love of truth which per- 



vades it, its clearness, authenticity, and wonderful revelations, may be called a work of 



genius, as appropriately as a fine poem. It is entitled ' Foot-Prints of the Creator.' 



Willis' Ilome Journal. 



"A work so beautifully written, filled with such curious, new, and interesting facts, and 

 breathing in every page the purest philosophy and Christianity, could scarcely meet with 

 adequate praise, in a limited space. It should be added to the library of every one." 

 Washington Union. 



" We have never read a work of the kind with so much interest. Its statements of fact 

 and its descriptions are remarkably clear. From minute particulars it leads us on to broad 

 views of the creation ; and the earth becomes the witness of a succession of miracles, as 

 wonderful as any recorded in the Scriptures." Christian Register. 



" This splendid work should be read by every man in our land. We recommend the study 

 of this science to our young men; let' them approach it with open, and not unfaithful 

 breasts, for amid our mountains, grand and tall, our boundless plains, and flowing rivers, 

 vast and virgin fields for exploration yet present themselves." Scientific American. 



"This is one of the most able and learned works which has ever been issued from the 

 American press. The North British Review says 'That in its geological character it is not 

 surpassed by anymodem work of the same class.' The style of the'work is clear, rich, and 

 strong; its statements of truth are plain and accurate, and its arguments are, presented 

 with mastcrlv force. Its author, Hugh Miller, is a man of very superior talents and attain- 

 ments." New York Christian Messenger. 



" The author resembles Burns, in the freshness, and vigor, and enthusiasm of genius; and 

 had he ventured into the realm of poetry, the greatest of Scottish bards might have wel- 

 comed his company. We hope the volume, mav be widelv circulated, especially among 

 intelligent Christians. . . . This work is written in a bold and eloquent style, and though 

 penetrating to the inner shrine of the Geological temple, and necessarily dealing w.Hh hard 

 words and harder tilings, it will secure many readers." Christian Chronicle. 



GOULD AND LINCOLN, PUBLISHERS, BOSTON. 



