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and to render easy the subsequent acquisition of a more exact 
knowledge of that portion of the subject. It follows, as nearly as 
possible, the arrangement given by Cuvier in the second edition of 
his ‘ Régne Animal,’ with alterations in those portions of it which 
have been modified by succeeding observers. 
As the necessarily low price of a popular work must always im- 
pose a narrow limit on its author, it is evident that certain groups 
and species will be thrown more prominently forward than others. 
Mr. Maunder appears to have selected for this purpose those 
which are most likely to come immediately under the notice of the 
young naturalist, namely the British birds and butterflies, most of 
which are noticed in the work, and many of them nicely and accu- 
rately figured in the accompanying woodcuts. Eight hundred and 
sixty of these illustrations are scattered through the book, principally 
representing the species referred to in the letterpress, but occasionally 
furnishing the reader with illustrations of the anatomical and generic 
characters of the groups under discussion. ‘‘As to the manner in 
which this work has been embellished,” says Mr. Maunder in his feel- 
ing and well-written preface, ‘I can speak with perfect satisfaction. 
About nine hundred accurate woodcuts have been given; and inorder that 
this highly important part of the work should not be treated slightly or 
- erroneously, I obtained the valuable assistance of Mr. Adam White, 
of the British Museum, a gentleman who to the enthusiasm belong- 
ing to the true naturalist unites a sober judgement and great ex- 
perience. ‘To him was accordingly entrusted the selection of all the 
subjects, and under his superintendence every drawing has been 
made by competent artists. And here let me add that I have availed 
myself of Mr. White’s acknowledged zoological attainments, and im- 
proved my book by adopting many valuable hints and suggestions 
with which he has from time to time kindly furnished me. The en- 
gravings are in Mr. R. Branstone’s best manner, and will no doubt 
be properly appreciated.” 
In the alphabetical portion, the animals are arranged principally 
in accordance with their English names, where such exist; but the 
scientific names are also given, thus furnishing the uninitiated reader 
with some insight into the mysteries of the binomial method of no- 
menclature, which, fortunately, still survives the attacks of French 
radicalism. Mr. Maunder however has wisely avoided encumbering 
himself with synonyms, and the one example (see Asserador) with 
which he has furnished his readers, of the synonymy of a species, 
will no doubt prove abundantly mystifying to those who are still 
happy enough to suppose that there is but one name for each ani- 
mal, and one animal for each name. 
We must not omit to notice the excellent ‘‘ Syllabus of Practical 
Taxidermy” which will be found at the end of the ‘ Treasury.’ 
The preface states that it is by Mr. A. Hepburn of Whittingham, 
and it is one of the best treatises on the subject with which we are 
acquainted. It forms a very appropriate appendage to a work in- 
tended to raise a taste for Natural History in the minds of the young, 
and will prove very valuable to the country zoologist. A ‘“ Glossary 
of Technical Terms ” closes the volume. 
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