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PREFACE. 



safeguard, morally and physically, and they should receive every encourage- 

 ment possible. 



'* Long may their white sails dot the sea, 

 In sunshine or in rain ; 

 And welcome home their comings be 



From off the changing main. 

 Long may the clippers make their way 



With gallant hearts to man 

 As those who tread the decks to-day— 

 The fishers of Cape Ann. 



" Their sharp prows cut the billows blue, 



On Georges Bank away — 

 Their white sails fav'ring breezes woo 



In fair St. Lawrence Bay, 

 Or glide along New Englaud's shore, 



Or where cool breezes fan 

 The icy line of Labrador — 



The fishers of Cape Ann." 



We therefore send forth this our second volume with the hope that its 

 contents may be instructive and pleasing to the class for whom it is intended, 

 and bespeak from the fishermen everywhere a widely extended patronage. 



PROCTER BROTHERS. 



