viii PREFACE 
A picture of the nest of the Herring Gull is by My. T. H. 
Graves. 
To Mr. F. Izant, of Redhill, and Mr. James Kewley, of 
King William’s College, I am also indebted for liberty to 
reproduce a number of their beautiful photographs of Manx 
scenery. Mr. G. B. Cowen, of Ramsey, has spared no pains 
in endeavouring to provide me with other desired illustra- 
tions. 
Mr. J. M. Nicholson has furnished the title-page, repre- 
senting a familiar and picturesque scene, usually the first 
to meet the eye of the visitor to Man. 
Finally, I would record my sense of the care and courtesy 
of my publisher, Mr. Douglas, in superintending the course 
of publication, rendering me advice and assistance, and 
endeavouring to carry out my wishes in many details of the 
work. 
P. G. RALEE. 
CASTLETOWN, ISLE oF MAn, 
October 1, 1905. 
