PEDESTRIAN TOUR HOUND THE ISLAND. 2 I 



where we examined the fossil forest of the Wealden. Pro- 

 ceeded by Brixton through Atherfield to Blackgang Chine ; the 

 unfavourable state of the weather prevented our reaching Ather- 

 field Point. 



Thursday. — Proceeded along the Undercliff by St. Lawrence, 

 Yentnor, Bonchurch, and Luccomb Chine, toShanklin ; stopping 

 occasionally to collect specimens, and enjoy the scenery. Went 

 along the shore to Dunnose Point, and gathered numerous 

 fossils: among which were some leaflets of the Wealden fern 

 {Lonchopteris Mantelli), associated with terebratula, and tri- 

 gonice. Slept at Shanklin. 



Friday. — Walked by the sea-side to Sandown Bay, where we 

 collected many Wealden fossils ; proceeded to Braciing. 



Saturday. — Visited the Culver Cliffs and White Cliff Bay, and 

 obtained many fossils similar to those from the north-western 

 part of the Island. In the evening walked to Ryde. 



Monday. — Went to the quarries at Binstead, and collected 

 several good specimens of fossil freshwater shells of the same 

 species as those at Calbourne. Left for Portsmouth ; visited the 

 Dock Yards : to London by the late train." 



These young gentlemen went unattended, and 

 without any previous knowledge of the Isle of 

 Wight, except what they had gathered from con- 

 versations with me, and returned home with an 

 instructive series of the organic remains of the 

 Island; thus affording a practical illustration of 

 Mrs. Barbauld's admirable story of "Eyes and No 

 Eyes? 



