The periods of Hindoo and Chinese history, though they reach back to the time when the race of mortals is confounded with the race... of gods, are as nothing compared with the periods which these stones have inscribed. That which commenced a rock when time was young shall conclude a pebble in the unequal contest. With such expense of time and natural forces are our very paving-stones produced.... By as simple a law, some accidental bylaw, perchance, our system itself was made ready for its inhabitants.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »