10 INTRODUCTION. 



has willed the perpetuity and support of every 

 species. Here, indeed, we recognise the work- 

 manship of the Divinity, in all its admirable 

 wisdom and surpassing benevolence. The finger 

 of God is here! " 



[Much of the information contained in this 

 little book, is drawn either from the entertaining 

 volumes of Bewick, or from the more scientific 

 pages of " The Animal Kingdom of Cuvier, 

 with additional Descriptions and Original Mat- 

 ter, by Ed. Griffith, F.L.S. and others."] 



