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ment to a more practical account than the first one; and 
consequently started with the full intention of accumulating 
matter for publication. 
“The present volume contains descriptions of no less than 
213 genera. The total number of species enumerated is 482. 
We think those exiled from their native land, that repair to 
Madeira to spend the winter months, should be extremely 
grateful for the pains Mr. Wollaston has been at in defining 
the places where such and such Coleoptera are to be found, 
in order to incite them to follow the captivating pursuit of 
Entomology. 
“The warmest thanks of Entomologists are due to Mr. 
Wollaston for the publication of this work; they will find 
it to contain everything that a scholar, and an indefatigable 
lover of nature, could bring to bear upon their favourite 
science, and we think Mr. Wollaston entitled to take a high 
rank among those engaged in such pursuits.” — Natural 
History Review. 
“This work is not the result of a mere dilettante sweeping 
of the hedges with a muslin net; but a substantial contri¬ 
bution to the science of Entomology, that will live as long 
as there are men who cultivate the knowledge of this vast 
department of created beings. This volume, large as it is, 
does not embrace all insects, but only those popularly called 
Beetles. The Entomologist will thank Mr. Wollaston for 
concentrating his attention on one group, thus rendering a 
substantial contribution to science possible. 
“ Such an account of the Coleoptera of any district would 
have been valuable, but all that relates to Madeira has an 
especial interest. The problem of the geological history of 
these islands, lying midway between the Old and New 
Worlds, can only be solved by a complete knowledge of the 
forms of its present inhabitants, and their relation to those of 
other parts of the world. 
