THE GEOLOGIST. 
MAECH, 1858. 
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GEOLOGY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 
Br THE Rev. P. B. Beodie, M.A., F.G.S., &c., &c. 
{Continued from page 48.) 
Haying 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 
reward intelligence and zea 
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 Nature 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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