vi PREFACE 



many are drawn from original specimens, or reproduced from 

 drawings in the portfolio of the Editor, while some are from 

 the text-books of Chaveau, Kirks, and others. 



To those who have allowed me the use, or favoured me 

 with portraits, of their animals, I am duly grateful, and 

 my best acknowledgments are due to Captain Nicholas for his 

 kindness in allowing me to present to my readers photograj^hs 

 of the beautiful white horses which are used by His Most 

 Gracious Majesty the King on state occasions. 



J. WORTLEY AXE. 



The Wilderness, 

 Pinner. 



