The cover image was rejuvenated by the transcriber and is placed in the public domain.
'Natural History is the appointed handmaiden of Religion, enabling us to feel and
in some humble proportion to appreciate how closely and how carefully the
well-being and happiness of all creatures has been provided for,—how admirably
they are severally adapted to their respective stations and employments, and how
wonderfully every part of their economy is made subservient to the general good.
This is the true spirit in which the aquarïst ought to work, and this is the end
and object of his science.'—Rhymer Jones.
1 & 2 Valves of PHOLAS SHELL
3 Pholas crispata, with siphons extended
4 COMMON BRITTLE STAR (Ophiocoma rosula) From Nature, showing the progressive growth of new rays
5 COMMON CROSS-FISH (Uraster rubens)
TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
LORD BROUGHAM AND VAUX,
CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH,
ETC., ETC., ETC.,
THIS LITTLE VOLUME
Is Inscribed,
AS A TRIFLING TOKEN OF RESPECTFUL ADMIRATION
FOR
UNIVERSALLY RECOGNISED GREATNESS.
CONTENTS.
| CHAPTER I. | PAGE |
| ON THE PLEASURES DERIVED FROM THE STUDY OF MARINE ZOOLOGY. | |
| Introduction—Two classes of readers—Marine zoology as an | |
| amusement—The botanist and his pleasures—Entomological | |
| pursuits—Hidden marvels of nature—The little | |
| Stickleback—Conclusion, | 17 |
| CHAPTER II. | |
| A GLANCE AT THE INVISIBLE WORLD. | |
| Microscopic studies—When to use the microscope—Modern | |
| martyrs of science—Infusoria—Use of Infusoria—Distinction |