Geology Anthology
Plain Geology
by George Otis Smith
The author conveys his thoughts on the overuse of technical language in the discussion and explanation of the natural sciences.
The author conveys his thoughts on the overuse of technical language in the discussion and explanation of the natural sciences.
Oliver and Sikes journey to the town of Shepperton, arriving after dark.
Miss Rose, surprised by the age of the would be burglar, begs Mrs. Maylie not to send the boy to prison. Summoned by Brittles, police officers from London arrive to sort things out.
Dorian reveals secrets to Basil, but is suddenly angered towards his old friend.
Newland is approached by Ned as he leaves the theater. Newland accepts an invitation from friends, hoping to come into contact with the Countess.
Donatello talks of the mythic faun.
The introduction of Zenobia and the ideals the community plans to live by during their "experiment" at Blithedale
Miriam tells Donatello that she believes he is a true faun. They frolic and revel in the glade.
The new minister and his wife have dinner at the Cuthbert house. A nervous Anne assists in the kitchen.
After much anticipation, the aliens finally emerge from the craft.
Henry comes across two groups of soldiers. One group is retreating, while the other moves towards the battle enthusiastically. Henry joins the advancing troops, but still fears his comrades will question his momentary absence from the battle.
As the Ghost approaches another boat, Hump, having recognized Johnson and Leach, attempts to ensure clemency for the two sailors.
Will is bothered by Carol's apathy towards the Gopher Prairie boosting campaign. Carol and Will continue to argue about her impending departure. Carol departs for Washington.
A peaceful visit to the Mermaid's Lagoon is interrupted by the arrival of pirates.
An idle villager experiences some strange events while taking a walk in the mountains.
Dobbin's and George's friendship is further explained.
Miriam visits Kenyon in his studio.
The travelers board the Henrietta, with Phileas eventually taking the helm as captain. Phileas brokers a deal with the captain, eventually arriving in Liverpool with time to spare. With Phileas now on British soil, Detective Fix finally makes use of his arrest warrant.
We meet General Heatherstone and his family. When the narrator and his family go to pay their respects to the General, they are unwelcomed.
He goes to the suggested lawyer and he says that he cannot give out a loan to an older man without life insurance. The Admiral is inspected by a doctor and is found to be in excellent help. The Admiral intervenes in a fight on the way to sell his pension.
While proceeding home, Jasper encounters Durdles and a boy named called Deputy.
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
Lord Henry and Basil discuss Dorian and marriage. Dorian’s views are further influenced by Lord Henry.
The narrator tells Bruno a story. Bruno then tells the narrator his story.
Passepartout awakes to find that he is alone aboard the Carnatic, eventually arriving in Yokohama.