XIV INTRODUCTION. 
mal”), those of Burron, and the ‘ Philosophy of Zoology” 
of Dr FLemrne, in which these general heads of the science 
are most ably discussed. Drruam’s ‘“ Physico-Theology,” 
and the “ Natural Theology” of the late learned Dr Patry, 
are books almost too well known to need recommendation, 
but follow the others in such natural progression, by leading 
the mind to a deeper and more salutary interest in this branch 
of science, that they ought not to be omitted. 
The above works are first mentioned, as applying to the 
subject before us in its most enlarged scale; but, with re- 
gard to the minor, and, I may add, more superficial peints, 
there are many works upon general Ornithology, as well as upon 
that of our own islands, which I would particularly recommend. 
Dr Latuam’s “ Genera! Synopsis,” and “ Index Ornitholo- 
gicus ;” the “ Ornithological Dictionary” and “ Supplement” 
of Monracu; the “ Manuel d’Ornithologie” of Monsieur 
Temminck; the Ornithological works of Brisson, Le Vatt- 
LANT, &c., with those of the German writers Meyer, Brcu- 
sTEIN, and In1icER, will be found of eminent utility, as | 
comprising the most modern improvements in the generic 
classification. For an instructive mdividual history of each 
species, the “ Ornithology” of Wittovcuzy, Wuitr’s “ Na- 
tural History of Selbourne,” the works of PENNaNnT, Lewsn’s ~ 
‘‘ British Birds,” and the ‘“ British Birds” of Bewicx, well 
yepay perusal. There are also some excellent independent 
treatises upon generic distinction, variation of plumage, and 
peculiar specific habits, dispersed through the various Scientific 
Journals, and Transactions of the Philosophical Societies of 
the present day. The copious list of Synonymes that will 
be found attached to each species, may also be regarded in 
