CHAPTER II 



Order I. Primates 



Sub-Order i. BIMANA (MAN) 



THIS sub-order consists of only one section, that 

 section of but one group, and that group of but 

 one family MAN. 



' And God said, Let us make man in our own image, after 

 our own likeness.' ' So God created man in His own 

 image, in the image of God created He him ; male and 

 female created He them.' 



Of all the wonderful works of God man was the last 

 and the most excellent. In physical attributes alone he 

 is the most perfect of all created beings ; and still more 

 is this the case in the refined, the exalted plan and model 

 upon which he is constructed. In size he is dwarfed by 

 numerous animals ; in strength he is no match for some 

 that do not attain his proportions. He is short-sighted 

 compared to the eagle ; deaf compared to the hare ; and 

 almost without the sense of smell compared to the wild 

 dog or the vulture, who perceives the faintest scent borne 

 to it upon the breeze. 



But in man the senses are so nicely balanced and 

 accurately adjusted as to enable him to obtain an intimate 

 acquaintance with the properties of the world around him, 

 in a manner that will contribute to his pleasure, and at the 

 same time ensure his elevation and happiness. The colours 

 of earth and sea and sky gladden his eye ; melody enchants 

 his ear ; the sweet odours of flowers delight his nostrils ; 

 the fruits of summer please his palate ; the glorious sun 



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