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of Natural History, added thereto by Dr. Horsfield, being the 

 result of several years residence in the Island of Java, more espe- 

 cially as a g-reat part of them is entirely new. 



And lastly, I must apologize for taking up the reader's time 

 so long on this subject, being induced thereto, from a tlesire of shew- 

 ing my remembrance of the assistance afforded to me ; and although 

 I may have omitted the names of many others in this place, let 

 them be assured, that I have not ibrgotten their attentions. 



In respect to the names of the authors vvliom I have consulted 

 throughout this undertaking, a Catalogue will be found of them at 

 the end of the work. And I am pleased to observe the propensity 

 in many of our late Voyagers, among other things, to pay attention 

 to Natural History in the account of their travels, whether in the 

 inclement Arctic Regions, or the hottest climes ; that they may con- 

 tinue to pursue such proofs of their desire to promote knowledge, is 

 my sincere wish. 



The scientific reader, doubtless, may point out many errors in 

 this work : I have, as far as in my power, studied fidelity, and hoping 

 that such mistakes as fall to the lot of every individual may be 

 regarded with candour and liberality, 



I remain, the Public's most devoted Servant, 



JOHN LATHAM. 



WINCHESTER, September, 1821. 



