“Above sea level,” described, [318].

Absence of mind, remarkable instances of, note, [170].

Acceleration of East Indian contract steamers, its importance, [247].

Accidents on railways, [173];

statistical account of, [176];

causes of, [178];

impossible to prevent them altogether, [179];

cost of, [180];

small in proportion to accidents from other causes, [181];

accidents in London, [181];