I now take my leave of the public as a Gleaner of Natural History, and in doing so, I wish to make very grateful acknowledgements for the flattering reception my two first Volumes have met with. I also take this opportunity of thanking those kind friends who have communicated to me much pleasing information.

Hampton Court,
August, 1835

DIRECTIONS FOR PLACING THE WOOD-CUTS.

Cardinal Wolsey's Hall, in the Palace of Hampton Court, to face the Title.

The Original Palace of Hampton Court, built by Cardinal Wolsey, to face page 256.