This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: T. Nelson and Sons in 1863 in 360 pages; Subjects: Naturalists; Natural history; Biography & Autobiography / General; Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology; Nature / General; Nature / Essays;