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. Volume: 7; Original Published by: Natural History Society. in 1897 in 578 pages; Subjects: Nature / General; Nature / Essays; Science / General; Science / History; Science / Study & Teaching; Science / Philosophy & Social Aspects;