The Cruise of the Betsey or, A Summer Ramble Among the Fossiliferous Deposits of the Hebrides. With Rambles of a Geologist or, Ten Thousand Miles Over the Fossiliferous Deposits of Scotland

"The Cruise of the Betsey" by Hugh Miller is a 19th-century narrative chronicling the author's geological expedition through the Hebrides aboard the yacht Betsey. It opens with Miller preparing for his journey, full of enthusiasm as he departs from the Clyde towards Tobermory, Mull. Throughout the book, Miller vividly portrays the beautiful Scottish landscape, including Islay and Jura, and introduces themes of geological exploration through reflections on different rock formations and their pasts. He arrives at Tobermory and describes the serene harbor, transitioning to the geological aspects of the area. Each chapter concludes with Miller relaxing on the Betsey, equipped to begin the journey filled with geological wonders and friendships with fellow travelers.