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THE GEOLOGY OF THE LAKE DISTRICT.
AT the time this essay was first published, the structure of the
mountainous district of Cumberland, Westmorland, and Lancashire,
was but little understood; scientific travellers had contented
themselves with procuring specimens of the different rocks,
without taking time to become acquainted with their relative
position. Since then, the subject has received more attention
from persons conversant with geological inquiries; especially
from the distinguished Professor Sedgwick. But, as this manual
may fall into the hands of many who have not seen his
observations on the subject, the following remarks may still be
acceptable to such as are satisfied with a general outline; and
to those who feel disposed to explore for themselves, the facts
stated may be useful, in directing them more readily to the
objects of their research.
It is a question not fully determined among geologists, to what
rocks the term primitive, and to which that of transition or
secondary, ought to be applied; and it has also been disputed
whether
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