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REVIEWS. 



made with reference to the glaciers of Norway, which may be recom- 

 mended to future travellers : — 



" 1. To ascertain whether unquestionable and well-defined snow fields 

 occur south of lat. 60°; the level of the snow line, and the period of the 

 year at which it retreats highest. 



u 2. To examine the glaciers on the west slope of the Justedal mountains, 

 and at the head of the Sogudal and Veitestrandswand, and to trace to 

 their origin the remarkable granite boulders which seem to be derived from 

 thence. 



" 3. To select amongst the glaciers of the Justedal range one or more 

 suitable for careful observations of progression, both during the height of 

 summer, and from year to year. The Lodal's glacier is probably one of 

 the best. 



" 4. To ascertain carefully the snow line of the Folgefond, and in Nord- 

 fiord (between Justedal and the sea). 



"5. To visit and describe the glaciers of the Jenesfield, &c. 



M 6. To explore the country to the west and north-west of Sneehattan, on 

 the Doore-field ; to observe its geology, and ascertain the level and extent 

 of its snow fields. 



" 7. Generally, in the preceding excursions, to notice the occurrence of 

 grooved and polished rocks, and the direction, by compass, of the stria?, 

 especially on level places, not in the direction of valleys. The attempt to 

 trace generally the boulders to their origin could only be attempted by 

 persons familiarly conversant with the intricate and obscure geology of 

 Norway. But moraines should be watched for, and sketched. That of 

 Vasbotten, near Stavanger, mentioned by Esmarh, would be worthy of a 

 visit. 



" 8. In Nordland, and the higher north, the traveller may explore the 

 Bbrgefield between the Namsen and Vefsen rivers, frequented for their 

 fishing by numerous tourists. 



"9. The glaciers and snow fields of Foudal (lat. 66°, 67°), would, 

 unquestionably, repay a week or a fortnight's research. From the steam- 

 boat station of Rodb" the Mels-fiord, Flolands-fiord, and Gloms-fiord 

 might be easily visited, of which the two first, at least, contain glaciers at 

 a very low level. The mountains of Foudal are, in a great measure, 

 detached from the interior chain, and it is probable that the explorer might 

 return from Gilleskaal, beyond Cape Kunnen, by the landward side, to the 

 head of the Ranen-ford (lat. 66° 10')? and rejoin the steamer. 



u 10. The promontory of Syngen, with its numerous glaciers, might be 

 made an object of an excursion from Tromso, with the aid of the steamer. 



