INTRODUCTORY OBSERVATIONS. XIX 
richly-wooded eminence, divided from the Hanger by an 
undulating slope.” 
The above is descriptive of the view placed at the com- 
mencement of our Introductory remarks. The view which has 
been selected as a frontispiece to this volume, and apparently 
taken from some point at no great distance from that chosen 
by the modern artist, is copied from the large engraving pub- 
lished with the first and original quarto edition; and upon 
BACK VIEW OF WHITE’S HOUSE. 
comparing the one with the other it will be at once seen that 
there can be comparatively very little change, except such as 
would necessarily occur by the growth of the timber and 
other unavoidable natural circumstances. 
‘‘In looking along the village street of Selborne the ‘ Queen’s 
Arms’ is seen upon the left, the chief inn of the place, where 
the visitor will be hospitably entertained ; but upon the right is 
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