XXV,—^ Sketch of the Geology of the Island of Antigua* 
By NICHOLAS NUGENT, m.d. 
HON. MEMBER OF THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 
[Read Nov. 5, 1819.] 
It were to be wished,” says Humboldt, u that the Tour of the 
West Indies, from the coast of Paria to Cape Florida, were made by 
a good mineralogist, who would examine this ancient chain of 
mountains, broken by the action of currents, earthquakes, and 
volcanoes. ’’■f' 
A good description of this extensive Archipelago would doubtless 
be extremely interesting, not so much from any variety of simple 
minerals which the islands may be supposed to contain, as from the 
curious geological features which they present. A minute investi- 
gation, however, from the extensive field of enquiry, and from the 
nature of the climate and physical obstacles, can hardly be expected 
from one individual, and must probably be effected by the joint 
exertions of persons in different islands. 
* In the sectional views (Plate 34) which accompany this paper, I have to acknow- 
ledge the assistance of my friend the Rev. L. Stobwasser, an intelligent Missionary of 
the United Brethren, resident in Antigua. 
t Personal Narrative, 4th vol. p. 28. 
