PKEFACE. 



My object in publishing these papers is to awaken or stimu- 

 late interest in the practical solution of the problem of man's 

 origin. 



Headers in this country, who may see cogency in the argu- 

 ments here advanced, are requested to indicate their willingness 

 to contribute towards a fund for prosecuting the desired inquiry 

 in the Eegion of Man's Evolution herein described. 



The interest of readers abroad, who happen to be permanently 

 or temporarily located in the region referred to, is respectfully 

 solicited in view of their assisting in, or inducing others to lend 

 their services to, the conduct of exploration. 



W. S. Duncan. 



79, Wolverhampton Eoad, 

 Stafford. 



