PREFACE. Xlll 



In concluding- these observations the Writer adds 

 his opinion, that in case the present attempt be 

 successful in rendering the Linnean and Fabri- 

 cian writings better known and more practically 

 useful, an important end will be gained. Should 

 those individuals who are capable of forming an 

 opinion of the want of such a work sanction it with 

 their approbation, and think it worthy even of the 

 term of Manual, or indeed in any way useful to the 

 Student, the author's chief object will be realised, 

 namely, the furtherance of science. And if such 

 should eventually prove the result, hereafter he 

 may be induced to illustrate the remaining pages 

 of Linneus and Fabricius which are devoted by 

 them to the Coleoptera, and probably also the 

 remaining orders of insects. 



F. W. H. 



