[127] Principles of Geology, chap. xii.

[128] Atlantis, by Ignatius Donelly; New York, 1882.

[129] It is given in great detail by Mr. Donelly; want of space forbids my including it.

[130] I use the text of the edition of Diodorus Siculus of L. Rhodomanus, Amsterdam, 1746.

[131] “Professor Virchow considers this an example how certain artistical or technical forms are developed simultaneously, without any connection or relation between the artists or craftsmen.”—Preface to Ilios, Schliemann. Murray, 1880.

[132] Knivet’s description of the West Indies, Harris’ Voyages, vol. i. p. 705.

[133] T. Wright, Marco Polo, p. 267. Bohn, 1854.

[134] Harris’ Voyages, vol. i. p. 859.

[135] Dr. J. le Conte describes a ceremonial of cremation among the Cocopa Indians of California, and it is an ancient practice among the Chinese, dating back beyond the Greek and Roman historical periods.

[136] British Association, 1871.