ADVERTISEMENT. 
racters and Qualities, and the Countries of which they are Natives ; and in 
this respect all necessary information will be obtained from the labours of 
that elegant and enlightened Character, to whom I have the honour and 
happiness of being permitted to dedicate this Work, and whose zeal and 
researches have been productive of such entertainment and improvement 
to the lovers of Natural History. 
The First Number is now sent forth into the world; it is the joint exer- 
tion of seven of my pupils; and it is their first appeal to the Candour of a 
generous Public. From that Candour they have every thing to hope, and 
to them they cheerfully and most respectfully submit their labours ; con- 
vinced that the motive will plead where the execution may have failed. 
But if in this first effort of their talents, there should appear a dawn of 
merit, in some degree deserving the protection of the numerous, respectable, 
and distinguished Characters who have already honoured this Work with 
their encouragement, it will be my duty to excite to the utmost of my 
power their persevering endeavours, to render this Work worthy the very 
flattering support with which it has been already honoured, and expres- 
sive of our united duty, respect, and gratitude. 
W. HAYES. 
