X PREFACE. 



C. J. Lindeberg, E. B. Yan den Bosch, Henri von Heurck, 

 E. C. Du Mortier, and Asa Gray. 



Special thanks are due to E. F. Scott, Esq., Bursar 

 of St. John's College, for his great kindness in bestowing 

 so much time in the careful preparation of the beautifully 

 executed abstract of a pedigree, which is inserted in the 

 volume at the request of friends. Also to E. Magnusson, 

 Esq., Assistant Librarian to the University, for his kind- 

 ness in verifying Icelandic words. 



Grateful reference must again be made to the kind 

 assistance of I. H. Burkill, Esq., who has made Index I., 

 as well as for all his unfailing readiness to help in a work 

 which has had his heartfelt interest, and whose true 

 affection for and admiration of his revered Chief have 

 found expression in his words to Mr. Britten (see article 

 by James Britten, Esq., Journal of Botany^ Sept. 1895). 



To the publishers and printer the Editor desires to 

 convey her special gratitude for the ability and sympa- 

 thetic interest bestowed on every detail of the work. 



As the one aim in this book has been to let the 

 life therein unfolded be its own witness, it is hoped all 

 shortcomings and imperfections on the part of the Editor 

 may be forgiven. Should the perusal of these pages 

 inspire other lives to desire to walk as he walked, the 

 path of stedfast integrity, reverent humility, and un- 

 swerving faith and love, this record will indeed fulfil its 

 mission. 



Great deeds cannot die : 



They with the sun and moon renew their light 



For ever, blessing those that look on them. 



A. M. B. 



5, Brookside, Cambridge, 

 Augmi 26, 1897. 



