8 PREFACE 



out the wonderful language — easy to read 

 in its beginnings and inexhaustible in its 

 profundity — that is inscribed over the face 

 of Mother Earth. 



About one-third of what has-been written 

 here has previously appeared in the pages 

 of the Ladies' Home Journal. The kind- 

 liness with which it was then received has 

 suggested a fuller and more connected treat- 

 ment of the subject than was there possible. 

 The thanks of the author are due to Mr. 

 Bok for many kindnesses, not the least of 

 which is the permission to use again the 

 material then contributed to the Journal. 



s. c. s. 



