This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Published by: Strahan in 1871 in 451 pages; Subjects: Geologists; Authors, Scottish; Biography & Autobiography / General; Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology; History / General; History / United States / General; History / United States / State & Local / General; Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Science / Earth Sciences / Geology;