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In this chapter, I have given a fuccinft view of the fagacity, dex- 

 terity, and architedonic powers, exhibited in the conftrudion of ha- 

 bitations by the different clafles of animals. But I am not without 

 apprehenfions, that, in my endeavours to avoid prolixity, I may have, 

 in fome inftances, degenerated into obfcurity. Enough, however, I 

 hope, has been faid, either for the purpofes of admiration or of rea- 

 foning; and, therefore, I fhall not anticipate the reflections of my 

 readers, but proceed to the next fubjeCt. 



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