Besides the most remarkable views of this wondrous work, the different interesting incidents attending its construction are recorded.  Here, also, is portrayed the unsupported Mountain Arm, threatening many cities with destruction, as it appeared before the construction of the Supporter.

XV.  INVENTION OF THE LEAF INSTRUMENT.

The discovery of the properties of leaves, and the invention of the “Leaf Instrument,” by the aid of which fallen leaves are utilised as a valuable means of enriching the Earth.  This was a great boon to my world, greatly increasing the fertility of the land and the excellence of the crops.

XVI.  SUN-POWER.

The discovery of Sun-power; its application to manufactures and the arts; to various medicinal purposes, and to invigorating the constitution and brain of man.

XVII.  THE ELECTRIC THEATRE.

The opening of the first Electric Theatre, and the exhibition of the wondrous feats accomplished by Electricity.

XVIII.  INFANTS’ EXERCISING MACHINES.

The Tootmanyoso suggesting to one of his scientific men, Drahna by name, the machines, the use of which prevented many of the accidents and diseases incident to infancy.  There are many other pictures illustrating the discoveries by which health and beauty are preserved, and man’s life is prolonged.[1]

     [Footnote 1:  See p. 187.]

XIX.  INSTALLATION OF CHARACTER-DIVERS.

The Installation of Character-Divers and Preceptors is a ceremony of a very solemn character, and takes place in public, the Twelve Kings presiding.  The candidate engages solemnly to fulfil the duties strictly and impartially.

XX.  THE VALLEY OF THE ROCKS.

The Tootmanyoso addressing the people in the Valley of the Rocks; an extremely picturesque locality, studded with rocks, which, by his orders were sculptured into groups of gigantic statuary, calculated to impress the people’s minds with grandeur and beauty.

XXI.  THE CONSUMMATION.

The Tootmanyoso, on the completion of his work, is seen offering up thanks to Heaven.

The principal figure stands out from the picture in a marvellous way.  A glory of light shines on the monarch’s brow, and his eyes are illumined with heavenly fire and inspiration.  In the background are the people, surrounded by plenty, and guarded by myriads of angels.  Our painters have the art of giving to their delineations of angels an incorporeal vapoury appearance, like that of forms sometimes seen in sleep.  The Tootmanyoso is in the act of accompanying his hymn of praise with the grand music of the harp.  This instrument with us is of gigantic proportions, and, touched by a skilful player, produces lovely effects.  It is not supported by the executant, but revolves easily on a ball and socket, to which, having been placed at the exact inclination required, it is fixed by a small bolt before he intones his hymns.[1]