SECTION X. NATURAL HISTORY.THE history of the various other animals is also connected with our know∣ledge of the various parts of the earth, which they inhabit. This is termed na∣tural history, and may be taught to chil∣dren earlier than the histories of mankind, as being easier to their comprehensions, and thence more interesting and agreeable to them. Dr. Goldsmith in his history of animated nature has also made this part of knowledge of easy access; and Mr. Bew∣ick's account of quadrupedes, with wood∣prints of the animals, and amusing tale∣pieces to the sections, are quite charming to children. To these should be added a treatise on birds, with the scientific names admirably adapted for the use of schools by Mr. Galton, published by Johnson in St. Paul's church yard, London, in three small volumes. And besides these, children
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