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PLATE V. 



Figs. 1 and 2. A GEOLOGICAL HAMMER, which should be 

 about two pounds weight, as described at page 136. 



Fig. 3. A SMALL GEOLOGICAL pocket Hammer, of about one 

 pound weight 



Fig. 4. A LARGE HAMMER for rocks, of at least six pounds 

 weight. 



Fig. 5. TRIANGULAR NET for fishing large fresh water Shells, 

 which are sunk in mud. See description, page 105. 



Fig, 6. A TIN- SPOON for fishing fresh water Shells, described 

 at page 105. 



Fig. 7. A SMALL SIEVE for microscopic marine Shells. De- 

 scribed at page 1 1 0. 



Fig. 8. The oval and head-wires of a Bird separated. See 

 page 35. 



Fig. 9. The tail-bearers separated. See page 35. 



Fig. 10. The body- wire, the head- wire, the tail-bearer, and 

 legs connected. See page 35. 



Fig. 11. A leg-wire separated. See page 35. 



Fig. 12. FORCEPS, or FLAPPERS, for catching Butterflies, or 

 other insects, when seated upon leaves or flowers. This 

 exhibits a front view of the instrument, Described at 

 page 78. 



Fig. 13. Side view of Forceps. 



Fig. 14. An instrument for the use of travellers, for procur- 

 ing branches of trees, fruits, &c. Described at page 133. 



PLATE VI. 



Fig. 1. Blade of a Scalpel for separating the skin of Quad- 

 rupeds, Birds, &c. 



Fig. 2. Blade and handle of a differently shaped Scalpel, 

 Fig 3. A pair of Scissors used in skinning) &c. 

 Fig. 4<. Round Pincers. 

 Fig. 5. Cutting Pincers for wire. 

 Fig. 6. Pair of large Forceps. 

 Fig. 7. Pair of small Forceps. 

 Fig. 8. A triangular Bodkin, or Awl. 

 Figs, 9 and 10. Circular Bodkius, 



