X PREFACE. 



destination ? If so delicate the adjustment, so elaborate 

 the mechanism, of the mortal instrument, what careful 

 use and to what right purpose should it be put by its 

 possessor ? 



Thus explaining why I talk over the Microscope, I 

 trust that I shall find my apology in many a young 

 heart, who will thus be led to link order and beauty, 

 science and everlasting truth, in pleasant, thoughtful 

 hours with my little Hand-book. 



WOODEATON RECTORY ; 



April, 1863. 



