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lavater's 
half the globe in brooks, rivers, lakes, and feas, 
in an incalculable number, and witli an infinite 
variety of forms, powers, habits, and complexion. 
But, much as this matter exceeds the compre- 
henfion of vulgar minds, it is ftill big with difcove- 
ries, expe6ted from the united labours of enterprif- 
ing men. In the mean time, it is fufficient to add, 
that every library contains valuable treatifes on the 
numerous inhabitants of the ocean, and others who 
live at home for our fupport and pleafure. 
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