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 Cambridge Natural History 



In issuing the first instalment of the Cambridge Natural 

 .History, the publishers wish to call attention to the 

 general objects of the work. 



The series, which is edited, and for the most part 

 written, by Cambridge men, is to consist of ten volumes, 

 each of which will contain about 500 pages and will be 

 complete in itself. The volumes have been numbered 

 on a definite plan, but will be published in the order in 

 which they are ready for press. Thus the first to be 

 issued is Vol. III., dealing with the Molluscs and 

 Brachiopods. It is hoped that Volume V., dealing with 

 some of the insects, may appear before the end of the 

 year, and Volume II. at no long interval. Other volumes, 

 including Volume IX., dealing with birds, are in an 

 advanced state of preparation. 



The Cambridge Natural History is intended, in the 

 first instance, for those who have not had any special 

 scientific training, and who are not necessarily acquainted 

 with scientific language. At the same time an attempt 

 is made, not only to combine popular treatment with the 

 latest results of modern scientific research, but to make 

 the volumes useful to those who may be regarded as 



