"To the natural philosopher there is no natural object unimportant or trifling: from the least of nature's works he may learn the greatest lessons."-SIR J. F. W. HERSCHEL.

"We know not a millionth part of the wonders of this beautiful world."-LEIGH HUNT.

IN TWO VOLUMES.

VOL. I.

FIRST AMERICAN, FROM THE THIRD LONDON EDITION.

A. H. MALTBY, NEWHAVEN, CONNECTICUT;

RELFE AND FLETCHER, LONDON.

ENTERED

According to the Act of Congress in the year 1839, BY A. H. MALTBY,

In the Clerk's Office of the District of Connecticut.

LONDON:

RICHARD CLAY, PRINTER, BREAD STREET HILL.