DEDICATION. VII 



Majesty's intentions, we are now animated 

 by the wish that the literary description of 

 its results may likewise be found worthy of 

 the approbation of our beloved Sovereign. 



With the most profound respect we are^ 

 Sire, 

 Your Majesty's 



Most devoted and 



Most faithful subjects, 



DR. J. B. VON SPIX. 



DR. C. F. P. VON MARTIUS, 



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