PREFACE. 



I have in no instance used the writings of others without 

 acknowledgment. In conclusion, my best reward will he the 

 a})|)r()val, if T fortunately obtain it, of those to whom the work 

 is dedicated, and any otliers who may kindly do me the favour 

 to read it. 



GEORGE DAWSON ROWLEY. 



Chichester House, East CliflP, Brighton, 

 .Taiinarv 1875. 



