THE GEOLOGIST 



MAECH, 1858. 



COXTRIBIJTIONS TO THE GEOLOGY OF GLOIJCESTERSHIRE. 

 By the Eev. p. B. Brodie, :M.A., F.G.S., kc, kc. 



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Hatixg reviewed, in our first paper on this subject, the upper portion 

 of the Lower Oolite, down to the Stonesfield slate inclusive, we propose 

 in this to give some account of the lowest member of this formation, 

 the Inferior Oolite, and then to pass on, in descending order, to the Lias. 

 The district under consideration has, of late years, been very generally 

 and carefully examined by many able and experienced geologists ; but 

 nevertheless additions to our knowledge of its Geology are from time to 

 time being made ; and our own practical experience in the field confirms 

 the belief often expressed by others, that, however much may have 

 been done in any particular spot, there is always something left to 

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The student, however, must not be discouraged at being at first able 

 to add but few new facts to the list ; he must bear in mind that one truth 

 well authenticated is worth a hundred hasty generalizations and un- 

 founded conclusions. The book of Isature is open to all who choose 

 to read it ; and he who, studying it in an honest and earnest spirit, adds 

 something to the stock of general knowledge, even though it should be 

 but a little, yet that little is worth recording, and is deserving of support 

 and encouragement from the scientific public. Without actual reference 

 to the wonderful revelations of Geology, our great poet, Shakespeare, has 

 said, almost prophetically, that there are " sermons in stones, and good 

 in everything and, certainly, the geological student may literally 

 adopt this motto. To say nothing of any higher motives, there is a 



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