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To the Reader.
PErceiving the genius, and dispo∣sition of the times, to study more the Interest and Improvement of the nation, then usually heretofore: I thought I might be excused, if amongst others, I presumed to shew my good will, towards the advancement of so worthy a designe.
I do not pretend to say any thing, that every ingenious person doth not already know; yet perhaps, what I say, may not prove unserviceable to some, who have not had the leisure. to reflect so particularly up∣on this subject.; and if this my endeavour, prove but in the least measure beneficial to any, I have attained to my end, and accom∣plished my designe.
Sam. Fortrey.