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names given to worms and Insects by old farmers and little boys." The 

 preface Is dated thus: " /tmti Kanote, tbt third month at a little 

 cottage " [1856]. 



With the introduction of scientific studies the author of the Chufu- 

 Zuiettu could no longer hope to attract attention. Yet his very modest 

 and very beautiful work was forgotten only a moment. It Is now a 

 precious curiosity ; and the old man's ghost might to-day find some 

 happiness In a visit to the Imperial Library. 



