This intriguing book offers a fascinating exploration of the relationship between science and religion. James Dwight Dana, a prominent 19th century geologist, provides a critical analysis of the six days of creation described in the book of Genesis. Though written over a century ago, this book is still relevant today, and will be of interest to anyone interested in the intersection of faith and science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.