x PEEFACE. 



I have appended a few observations on the 

 various animals referred to in this work. It will be 

 at once perceived that they are more those of a 

 sportsman than a naturalist, to which title, I regret 

 to say, I can make no claim. 



With these preliminary observations I launch the 

 book to sink or swim on its own merits. 



THE AUTHOR. 



