PHYSICAL AND MORAL ASPECTS OF GEOLOGY. By W. J. BARBEE, A. M., M. D., PRESIDENT OF M. F. INSTITUTE, SENATOBIA, MISS. THIS work is designed for popular use. The terms used by Geologists are explained so that the leading principles of the science may be understood by the general reader. There are many works upon Geology, of great ability, yet there is still wanting a short, comprehensive treatise, embracing a familiar exposition of its fundamental facts and principles, and a discussion of the moral aspects of the science. This work accomplished this object with singular directness of purpose, and in a manner which will prove agreeable to every reader. In examining the moral attitude of the science, the author shows that there is no conflict between the Bible and Geology, but between the deductions of Geology and mistaken views of Scripture. The writer has availed himself of all the researches of English and American authors on this subject- the State Reports of Geologists, assisted by twenty years of personal observation in various portions of our country. The work is divided into three parts. PART I. treats of Geological Dynamics-under which head the author treats of the changes which have been effected by the agency of Air, Fire, Water, Chemical Action, Electricity, Vital Action, and Death. The agency of these great forces is simply, yet beautifully, explained. PART II. presents a general view of the different formations of the Globe, igneous and aqueous, and treats particularly of Paleontology, or the doctrine of Fossil remains. PART III. is devoted entirely to an examination of all the questions of a moral bearing involved in the science. His ten arguments on the Antiquity of the Globe-his seven arguments on the Noachian Deluge-and his Chapter on the Bible and Geology, and the Benevolence of the Deity argued from the structure of the Earth, will be found deeply interesting to all who desire to maintain the truth of God's Word, and who believe that His Word and Works can never come in conflict. The work is embellished with numerous engravings to illustrate the text. FAMILIAR COMPEND OF GEOLOGY FOR SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES. JAMES CHALLEN & SON, Publishers, THE PHYSICAL AND MORAL ASPECTS OF GEOLOGY. CONTAINING THE LEADING FACTS AND PRINCIPLES OF THE SCIENCE, AND A DISCUSSION OF THE GREAT MORAL QUESTIONS GROWING OUT OF MODERN GEOLOGICAL DISCOVERIES. BY WM. J. BARBEE, A. M., M. D., PRINCIPAL OF M. F. INSTITUTE, SENATOBIA, MISSISSIPPI. NASHVILLE: W. T. BERRY & CO. MEMPHIS: CLEAVES & VADEN. NEW ORLEANS BLOOMFIELD & STEEL. |