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similar to what occurs on the shore beyond Bootle." 

 At Hoylake, it is stated that the vestiges of this forest pre- 

 sent themselves twelve feet below the sand, as shown by the 

 section of the soil whilst digging for water ; and, in a field 

 adjoining, a large fossil oak was found, three or four feet 

 below the surface, which was worked up into very useful 

 planking. On the south side of the Mersey, it has also 

 been found useful for artistic purposes ; and several hand- 

 some pieces of furniture have been manufactured from the 

 soundest portions, 



