Abstract
THE appearance of another volume on Irish Geology, so soon after that of Prof. Hull, seems to show that the geologists of the Emerald Isle can be as active with their pens as with their hammers. Mr. Kinahan, indeed, has just claims to be heard when he treats of the rocks of his native country, for we suppose there is hardly any other living Irishman who has worked so long and so continuously among them. His volume, of course, coming before us as it does, cannot but challenge comparison with that of his director, Mr. Hull; and in truth it would almost appear as if this had been, consciously or not, in his mind. The two books, however, are on two very different plans. The general reader who wishes a pleasantly-written sketch of Irish geology, and of its relation to the scenery of the island, will find what he needs in Prof. Hull's chapters. Mr. Kinahan's work is more suited for professed geologists who propose to visit Ireland, and want to hare some idea of the best districts to visit for their special purpose.
Manual of the Geology of Ireland.
By G. St. Kinahan, &c. (London: C. Kegan Paul and Co., 1878.)
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Manual of the Geology of Ireland.. Nature 19, 382–383 (1879). https://doi.org/10.1038/019382a0
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