6 INTRODUCTION. 



Then we shall take advantage of a gale of wind, 

 and see what the waves cast up from depths unattain- 

 able by mortal hand. Doubtless we shall find more 

 than Seaweeds on the glistening shingle or the soft 

 sea sand ; nor will I stint my information, knowing 

 so well the questions that arise as we turn over the 

 heaps, and find " such treasures ; vi although our pre- 

 sent purpose is merely to describe the Common Sea- 

 weeds of the Sea Shore. 



Cambrilge Pake, Guernsey, 

 July, 18G5. 



