PREFACE. 



T T is now twenty years since Mrs. Woodward commenced the 

 -*- preparation of this Index, with the object at the time of 

 providing-, for the use of the Editor, a handy MS. reference to 

 the articles in the back volumes of the Geological Magazine. 



Two years ago, when the fortieth volume was nearly com- 

 pleted, Mr, Wilfrid Hudleston, Prof. T. G. Bonney, Mr. Horace 

 B. Woodward, and other geologists urged upon me the desira- 

 bility of the publication of this General Index, and, fortified by 

 a grant from the Royal Society, and with the support of several 

 friends, sufficient means have been guaranteed to justify the 

 printing of the work. 



It is, therefore, with no small pleasure that I am enabled to 

 submit to the consideration of my geological supporters the 

 results of this laborious undertaking of my wife. It is our first 

 essay at a comprehensive Index, and, needless to say, we shall 

 never make another. For its shortcomings I may claim kind 

 indulgence, as it has been entirely a labour of love ; but I cannot 

 be sufficiently grateful for my wife's unfailing patience and 

 courage in carrying her task through to its completion. 



In passing the work through the press, and for much advice 

 and assistance, I gratefully acknowledge the valuable help 

 rendered by my nephew, Mr. Horace B. Woodward. 



To my friends, Sir Archibald Geikie, Dr. J. E. Marr, 

 Mr. Hudleston, Professor Bonney, the Rev. G. F. Whidborne, 

 the Rev. Ashington Bullen, Mr. A. R. Hunt, and the numerous 





