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tlemen from thence have made considerable pro- 

 fit by the shells they brought with them. 



The ship which took out the first settlers to 

 Algoa-bay, on her return home, brought me ma- 

 ny interesting land and fresh water shells, which 

 the commander was kind enough to collect. On 

 the coast about the Cape, as well as on the 

 rocks and islands in the bays, some good varie- 

 ties have been found, particularly limpets and 

 large zebra-striped land-shells, which are ten- 

 der, and require great care in packing. 



I HAVE now taken the navigator through most 

 of the seas, and have briefly enumerated the pla- 

 ces where he is most likely to discover fine and 

 rare shells. I shall conclude this part of my 

 subject in his own language, advising him to 

 keep a good look out. 



