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There is a peculiar interest attached to the study of Natural 

 History, even when pursued as a mere recreation, or without any 

 view of benefiting others by our observations. It throws a charm 

 on a country walk at any period of the year, or even on a sample 

 turn in the garden; it excites habits of quick observation in the 

 youthful mind, and expands the heart in more mature hfe. 



Nature's voice is sweet 

 Wherever heard ; her works, wherever seen, 

 Are might and beauty ; to the mind and eye 

 She speaks of things that but with life can die. 



