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the Descriptions and nearly all the general and special considerations on archaeological 

 and zoological subjects were already undertaken by him. 



A desire to fulfil the earnest wishes of his departed friend, and a true appreciation of 

 the value of Mr. CHRISTY'S researches and their results, urge M. Lartet to persevere in 

 carrying out as far as is now possible the original intentions regarding this Book. 



In this he is supported by the goodwill and aid of friends, glad to join him in carrying 

 on a useful work, which, though not so largely comprehensive as was once intended, will 

 be a fit and lasting memorial of the Energy, Liberality, and Love of Science which originated 

 its design, collected its materials, and furnished the means for its completion. 



M. Penguilly 1'Haridon (Director of the Musee d'Artillerie), Mr. John Evans, F.R.S., 

 Mr. A. W. Franks, Dir.S.A., Mr. W. Tipping, F.S.A., and Professor T. Rupert Jones, F.G.S., 

 have promised their assistance in several matters ; the last-named will edit the Work; 

 and Mr. HENRY CHRISTY'S Executors, desirous of fully carrying out the last wishes of 

 their Brother, are resolved to give every assistance in producing the Book in the style he 

 contemplated. 



NOVEMBER 1, 1865. 



