x Preface. 



geological origin and meaning of the physical geo- 

 graphy and scenery of our country, and thus, as he 

 travels to and fro, add a new pleasure to those pos- 

 sessed before. The colours on geological maps will 

 then no longer seem mysterious, but become easy to 

 comprehend when associated with the geographical 

 contours of our island. 



ANDREW 0. RAMSAY. 



KENSINGTON : May 16, 1878. 



