to the ape and the gorilla only in degree; and yet few proceed in such high argument with less ostentation.  This book leaves one great want unfulfilled:  to take up the mantle of Ritter and proceed carefully to the study of French, German, Russian, English, Spanish, and Italian history, and indeed all great nations’ history, by the light of geography.  The problem is stated; it has now only to be wrought out.  Perhaps Mr. Marsh, whose acquisitions seem to be boundless, and whose powers unlimited, may live to win fresh laurels on this field.

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