Zoological Illustrations, Second Series, Volume 2: or, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals

· 1855

ASSISTANT COMMISSARY GENERAL TO H. M. FORCES. CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE HISTORIC SOCIETY OF NEW YORK; MEMBER OF THE WERNERIAN SOCIETY, &c. &c. &c. Whom as a PRIVATE GENTLEMAN, exiled by despotism from his native country, enjoyed that respect which the dignity of virtue can alone ensure; whom, as a PRINCE, descended from a race of Kings, gained the affections of a whole people;--as the KING of a great and intellectual nation, enjoys the love and veneration of the wise and the good; and as a true PATRON OF SCIENCE, munificently encourages, both privately and publicly, all who are engaged in its pursuit,…

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