TO THE READER.

author well observes, teaching so many and laudable preparations of the same. These preparations are illustrated in no small measure by the present Annotations of the learned Kirkringius original: "Kirkringius"; referring to Theodor Kerckring (1638–1693), a Dutch physician and anatomist known for his commentary on this text. Therefore, the purpose original: "end" of translating anew and reprinting this work now for a second time in the English language was partly because of the aforementioned Annotations, and partly so that such a laudable work might not be obliterated by time, and by that means the pious and good intentions of the author be frustrated.

But more especially, it was translated so that our talented fellow countrymen, intent on the knowledge of natural things, might find in their own native language whatever is needful and necessary for becoming proficient in the praiseworthy studies of the works of nature, without being forced to seek foreign assistance, as many heretofore have been compelled to do; be-