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display an introduction to natural history, in what we consider 

 to be by far the most desirable form and manner of publication 

 for giving effect to our intentions. 



Our second object is, to collect scattered facts and new dis- 

 coveries. Individuals are now occupied in every part of the 

 globe, in discovering new objects, or in explaining the nature 

 of those already known. New productions and new facts are 

 thus rapidly accumulating ; it shall be our business to record 

 them as they are discovered or ascertained, and at the end of 

 every year to present their essence to our readers in a general 

 summary 



If we can attain these two objects in the manner in which we 

 hope to do, whoever makes himself master of our introductory 

 papers, and regularly peruses the other parts of the Maga- 

 zine, will, for all the ordinary purposes of use and enjoyment, 

 be a practical and scientific naturalist ; will know all that is 

 already known, and worth remembering, on the subject, and 

 be made acquainted with every thing new or interesting as it 

 occurs. 



In conclusion we repeat, with a view of impressing them on 

 the mind of the young reader, the fundamental truths with 

 which we set out; first, that all knowledge is pleasure, as well 

 as power; and secondly, that in the pursuit of pleasure, as in 

 every other pursuit, the reward obtained will be commensurate 

 with the labour bestowed. These are facts in accordance 

 with reason and experience, and ought to be treasured up in 

 the mind of every young person, as perpetual incitements to 

 exertion. 



