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ANTBRO POLOGT. An Introduction to the Study of Man and CiTilization. By EnwARS B. Tilob, D. C. L., F. B. S. Uiustrated. $2.00. THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SERIES. FTJI^ai: NATUKE AND USES BY M. C. COOKE, M.A., LL.D. EDITED BT The Eet. M. J. BERKELEY, M.A., E.L.S. NEW YOEK: D. APPLETON AND COMPANY, 1, 3, AND 5 BOND STREET. 1888, PREFACE BY THE EDITOR. As my name appears on tte title-page of this volume, it is necessary that I should exactly state what part I had in its preparation. I had no doubt originally engaged to undertake the work myself; but finding, from multiplicity of engagements and my uncertain health, that I could not accomplish it satis- factorily, I thought the best course I could take was to recom- mend Mr. Cooke to the publishers ; a gentleman well known, not only in this country, but in the United States. The whole of the work has therefore been prepared by himself, the manu- script and proof sheets being submitted to me from time to time, in which I merely suggested such additions as seemed needful, subjoining occasionally a few notes. As the work is intended for students, the author has had no hesitation in vi PKEFACE. repeating what has been stated in former chapters where it has been thought to prove useful. I have no doubt thiit the same high character will justly apply to this as to Mr. Cooke's former publications, and especially to his " Handbook of British Fungi." M. J. BEEKELET, SIBBEBI07T, Novemher 23, 1874. CONTENTS. I. FAOE Natork or FoNGt 1 II.