INTRODUCTION. IX 



Glutton, _ - , - 1 



Otter, - -  - - - 1 



Wolf, 2 



Fox, 2 



Seal, 2 



Weasel, - - - - - 2 



Beaver, - - - - 1 



Field Mouse, . - - . l 



Campagnol, - - - - l 



Squirrel, - - - - - 1 



Deer, 2 



Sheep, - - - - - 1 



Fossil, - _ _ _ _ 4 



Total, - 25^ 



The present publication may be viewed rather as an out- 

 line, or foundation of one, in many respects more exten- 

 sive and more perfect. Sensible of the imperfections of 

 this, his first effort, the author has the consolation of know- 

 ing, that it is the only attempt of the kind which has been 

 made by an American naturalist, and flatters himself, that 

 he would be foremost to hail with pleasure, and to read 

 with delight, a more successful production from any of his 

 fellow labourers in this field of science. The manor is in- 

 exhaustible and opens to our view an immense intellectual 

 horizon. 



We enjoy the most pleasing prospect, in the present ra- 

 pid progress towards a complete illustration of the natural 



* Where any doubt exists, or further information is requested, con- 

 cerning any species, the same is signified by being marked with an as- 

 terisk. * 



