OBSERVED IN THE GREENLAND SEA. 305 



single arch, of the most magnificent appearance and ex- 

 tent. Notwithstanding these repeated changes, the various 

 figures represented in the drawing had all the distinctness of 

 reality ; and not only the different strata, but also the veins of 

 the rocks, with the wreaths of snow occupying ravines and fis- 

 sures, formed sharp and distinct lines, and exhibited every ap- 

 pearance of the most perfect solidity. 



q q 2 XXII. 



