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or the lichen that hangs in drapery from its living 

 branches, to the lofty tree itself that rears its head among 

 the clouds. It is not in all cases those objects which are 

 most attractive to a superficial observation that furnish 

 the most delight to a scrutinizing mind. The greatest 

 beauties of Nature are hidden from vulgar sight, as if pur- 

 posely reserved to reward the efforts of those who, with 

 minds devoted to truth, pursue their researches in the 

 great temple of science. 



