CONTENTS OF 
* Dedication 
The Advisory Council of the Victoria History , 
General Advertisement 
The Cumberland County Committee 
List of Errata 
Contents 
List of Illustrations . 
Preface . 
Natural History 
VOLUME ONE 
Introduction to Natural. History . By the Rev. H. A. Macpuerson, M.A., M.B.O.U. . xxiii 
Geology . 5 ‘ : . By J. G.Gooncuinp, F.G.S., F.Z.S., H.M. Geol. Survey I 
Climate. . : : - By the late Wittiam Hopcson, A.L.S. . : » 65 
Palzontology : ‘ i - By Ricuarp L. Lypexxer, B.A., F.R.S., F.G.S. 2 Fi 
Botany 
Introduction . 5 : . By the late Wittram Hoposon, A.L.S. . ‘ ». 73 
Summary of Orders . : : 3 ” 76 
The Botanical Districts . . 3 5 ‘5 78 
Musci (Mosses) . ; : . By the Rev. C. H. Binsrzap, M.A... ; - 94 
Zoology 
Mollusca (Svail, etc.) . , . By B. B. Woopwarn, F.G.S., F.R.MLS. { - 99 
Insecta (Insects) 
Orthoptera (Earwigs, etc.) . By F. H. Day : : : : : . 101 
Neuroptera (Dragonflies) . ; 53 3 102 
Hymenoptera (Bees, etc.) . 3s Pa 103 
Coleoptera (Beetles) . : ra ” 105 
Lepidoptera (Butterflies and 
Moths) 3 
Diptera (Fhes)  . A . 33 
Hemiptera (Bugs, etc.) . 7 3 
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