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CHAP. X.
 
STATE OF GEOLOGICAL THEORY.
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General Observations 277
Physical Geography 286
Distribution of Land and Sea 286
Heights and Depths 288
Displacements of Stratified Rocks 289
Direction 292
Production of Longitudinal Fissures 299
Formation of Transverse Fissures 300
Formation of Fissures in a Conical Elevation 300
Faults 301
Periods of Ordinary and Critical Action 301
Primary Period.—Carboniferous Period 302
Oolitic and Cretaceous.—Periods Eocene Period of Mr. Lyell 303
Modern Period of Ordinary Action 304
Climate 305
Conclusion 315
CHAP. XI.
 
POPULAR VIEWS AND ECONOMICAL APPLICATIONS OF GEOLOGY.
 
Introductory Remarks 317
Aspect of the Earth's Surface 319
Outline of Land and Sea 320
Undulations of the Interior 322
Scenery 324
Economical Applications of Geology 326
Agriculture 326
Construction of Roads, Railways, Canals, &c. 329
Building Materials 330
Coal and other Mineral Products 331