CONTENTS. 
CHAPTER I. 
PRELIMINARY BOTANY. 
Connexion of the Sciences. Structure of Plants. Divisions 
founded on Structure. Endogens and Exogens. Classification. 
Natural Groupes. Examples. Constancy of Species. Applica¬ 
tion to Geology. Theological References. Botanical Geography. 
Floral Provinces. Effects of Climate. 
CHAPTER II. 
PRELIMINARY GEOLOGY. 
Course of inquiry as to Geological Truths. Early Observers. 
Modern Methods. First Results. Proofs of Succession in 
Strata. Non-fossiliferous Rocks. Silurian. Devonian. Car¬ 
boniferous Strata. New Red Sandstone. Lias and Oolites. 
Green Sand and Chalk. London Clay. Sands and Gravels. 
Meaning of Succession of Deposits. Summary. 
