THE EARTH AND MAN: 



Lectures on Comparative Physical Oeography, in its Relation to tlw History of MankinA 



BY ARNOLD GUVOT, Prof, Phys. Geo. & Hist., Ncucluilel. 

 Translated from the French, by PROF. C. C. FELTON. With niuttrations. 



12mo. PRICE $1.25. 



" Those \vbo have been accustomed to regard Geography as a merely cJescriptua 

 branch of learning, drier than the remainder biscuit after a voyage, will be delighted 

 to find this hitherto unattractive pursuit converted into a science, the principles cf 

 which are definite and the results conclusive ; a science that embraces the investiga- 

 tion of natural laws and interprets their mode of operation ; which piofesses to dis- 

 cover in the rudest forms and apparently confused arrangement of the materials com- 

 posing the planets' crust, n. new manifestation of the wisdom which has filled the 

 earth with its riches. * * * To the reader we shall owe no apology, if we have 

 said enough to excite his curiosity and to persuade him to look to the book itself for 

 further instruction." North American Review. 



" The grand idea of the work is happily expressed by the author, where he caliy H 

 the geographical march of history. * * * The man of science will hail it as a beauti- 

 ful generalization from the facts of observation. The Christian, who trusts in a nier 

 ciful Providence, will draw coinage from it, and hope yet more earnestly for the 

 redemption of the most degraded portions of mankind. Faith, science, learning, 

 poetry, ta.*te, in a word, genius, have liberally contributed to the production of the 

 wo.rk under review. Sometimes we feel as if we were studying a treatise on the 

 exact sciences ; at others, it strikes the ear like an epic poem. Now it reads like 

 history, and now it sounds like prophecy. It will find readers in whatever language 

 it may be puMisIu'd ; and in the elegant English dress which it lias roicived from the 

 accomplished pen of the translator, it will not fail to interest, instruct ;md inspire. 



YVY; congratulate tho lovers of history and of physical geography, a? WP!! a^ rvii 

 those who are interested in the growth and expansion of our common education, that 

 Prof. Guyot contemplates the publication of a series of elementary works on 5'hysical 

 Geography, in which these two great branches of study which God has so closely 

 joined together, will not, we trust, be put asunder." Christian Examiner. 



" A copy of this volume reached us at too late an hour for an extended iv-tice. Tha 

 woik is on.-; of higii merit, exhibiting a wide range of knowledge, groat research, and 

 a philosophical spirit of investigation. Ita perusal will well repay the most learned 

 in ucli subjects, and give new views to uil, of man's relation to the globe !KJ inhabits." 

 Silliman's Journal, July, 1849. 



"These lectures form one of the most valuable contributions to gsogrnphical science 

 that has ever been pnMislicu in this country. They invest the study of gooirraphv 

 with an interest which will, we sioubt not, surprise and delight many. They will 

 open an entire new world to r:u t readers, a;i;l will be found an invaluable aid to the 

 teacher and student if geography." Evc.ninrr Traveller. 



" We venture to pronounce this one of the most interesting and instructive books 

 which have c^ me from the American pre^s for many a nicvith. The science of wbicli 

 it treats is comparatively of recent origin, but it is of grf;it import -m-i.-, not only on 

 account of its connection wish other branches of knowled/o, out for its IK-RIMI;! up;jn 

 many of the interests of society, fn ihe.se lectures ii is ioii;;vf(! nf s;>,iU:ic:rl details, 

 and presented only in its ^rande^t features. It thus- not. only places iieiiire us most 

 instructive f.'.cts relating to the condition of the eiith, but al=o awakens within us n 

 stronger sympathy with the beings that inbuilt it, und a pioibuniii-i revcr-nce for the 

 beneficent Creator who formed it, and of whose character it is a manli'i 'station and 

 expression. They abound with tho richest intr-rost and instruction to every intclli- 

 ge.r.-. jecder, and especially fitted to awaken enthusiasm iuui *l.\ ; j!a in all who :.co 

 devoted .^ the study either of natural *ei; are, or the history of mankind." Providence 

 Journal. 



:c Geography is here presented under a now a:id attractive pr.^so ; it is no !o;;':er e 

 dry description of the. features of the earth's surface. The influence of soil scenery 

 and climate upini character, has not yet received ths consideration duo to it fio:n I;is- 

 tor'mns and philosophers. In the volume before us tho profound invcsligations of Ilurn- 

 bolilt, tlittur and others, in Physical Geography, are presented in a popular form, a::d 

 with the clearness and vivacity so characteristic of Frcn-jli tieati.-":-" on sfience. Tha 

 work should be introduced into our higher schools." Ths Independent, _\Vzr Yuri:. 



" Geography is hero m^fle to assume a dignity, not heretofore attached to it. Tha 

 knowledge communicated in these Lectures is curious, unexpected, aborhiii-r." 

 Christian Mirror, Portland, 



