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by which it is distinguished have only recently come 

 into his hands. He commits his work to the judgment 

 of the numerous admirers of his author, happy if he prove 

 the humble means of rendering the personal character 

 of Gilbert White more intimately appreciated, and bring- 

 ing home more closely, to the hearts and sympathies of 

 those who have hitherto known him only as an author, 

 a man whose social and moral qualities will not disap- 

 point the most ardent admirers of his published work. 



T. B. 



OSTREA CARINATA. 



