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extent succeeded each other at frequent intervals up to this level. 
Along the line of ascent, seven tolerably well defined beach lines 
were noted, while on the line of descent, but a short distance 
from the former, two more were counted. Fromashort distance 
off shore these successive stages were altogether unseen, although 
the whole of the considerable stretch of territory below 500 feet 
had the general aspect of a marine plain. It is probable that 
detailed examination of the coast at other points would give 
specific information, which was not detected from the K7zée, con- 
cerning the stages of rise 
In conclusion it may be stated that while recent changes of 
level have certainly taken place at some points, and that they 
locally amount to several hundred feet, observations were too 
disconnected and too meager to make out the general system 
according to which they took place, or the general principles 
governing them. 
Roiuin D. SALISBURY. 
