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geology, and which remains a lasting monument of what one 

 man may accomplish by patience and indefatigable industry. 

 William Smith fairly earned the title of the ' Father of Eng- 

 lish Geologists,' which has ever since been given him, and, 

 with Werner and Hutton, deserves to be remembered as one 

 of the founders of the science of geology. 



Chief Works consulted. LyelFs 'Principles of Geology;' LyelPs 

 'Student's Elements of Geology;' Page's 'Advanced Text-Book of 

 Geology;' Hutton's 'Theory of the Earth;' Fitton's 'Notes on Pro- 

 gress of Geology in England;' 'Life of Werner' 'Naturalists' Library,' 

 vol. 



