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PREFACE. 



safeguard, morally and physically, and they should receive every encourage 

 ment possible. 



'• Long may their white sails dot the sea, 

 In sunshine or in rain ; 

 And Wflcomo home tlieir comings be 



From off the changing main. 

 Long may the clippers make their way 



With gallant hearts to man 

 As those who tread the decks to-day — 

 The fishers of Cape Ann, 



" Their sharp prows cut the billows blue, 



On Georges Bank away — 

 Their white sails fav'ring breezes woo 



In fair St. Lawrence Bay, 

 Or glide along New England's shore, 



Or where cool breezes fan 

 The icy line of Labrador — 



The fishers of Cape Ann." 



We therefore send forth this our second volume with the hope that it: 

 contents may be instructive and pleasing to the class for whom it is intended 

 and bespeak from the fishermen everywhere a widely extended patronage. 



PROCTER BROTHERS. 



