PREFACE. XXV 



charms unknown before ; and enraptured 

 with the scene, they will be ready to ex- 

 clame with the poet : 



On every thorn, delightful wisdom grows ; 



In every rill, a sweet instruction flows. Young. 



Thus would the contemplative naturalist 

 learn from all he saw, to love his Creator 

 for his goodness ; to repose an implicit 

 confidence in his wisdom ; and to revere 

 his awful omnipotence. We shall dwell 

 no longer on this subject, than to draw 

 this important conclusion ; that health of 

 body, and a chearful contentment of mind, 

 are the general effects of these amuse- 

 ments. The latter is produced by a se- 

 rious and pleasing investigation of the 

 bounties of an all-wise and beneficent Pro- 

 vidence ; as constant and regular exercise 

 is the best preservative of the former. , 



THOMAS PENNANT. 



Downing, 

 March 1, 1776. • 



